Blueberry Fair iris

Iris 'Blueberry Fair'

PerennialIridaceae

Blueberry Fair iris
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Violet-blue

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationRain gardenShade gardenWoodland

Notes

'Blueberry Fair' iris (Iris 'Blueberry Fair') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It bears violet-blue flowers in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plants reach 24 to 30 inches tall.

Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Spotted joe-pye weed, and Sedge.