Best Bet iris
Iris germanica 'Best Bet'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet blue, deep purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Notes
'Best Bet' iris (Iris germanica 'Best Bet') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Pale violet-blue and deep purple flowers are fragrant and rebloom. The upright plants reach 32 to 36 inches tall. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Angel Cheeks peony, Knapweed, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.