Bishop's Robe iris
Iris 'Bishops Robe'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size2 to 4 feet tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple
Notes
'Bishop's Robe' iris (Iris 'Bishop's Robe') is a perennial for vertical effect in the landscape. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Fragrant purple flowers with a golden beard open in early to late spring. Rabbits tend to pass it by. Divide the clumps every two to three years just after blooming.
Pairs well with Alexander Fleming peony, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Musk mallow.