Chilled Wine iris
Iris 'Chilled Wine'
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
- Wine red
Garden uses
Notes
'Chilled Wine' iris (Iris 'Chilled Wine') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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 sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Wine red flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. It grows 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Spotted joe-pye weed, Cinnamon fern, and Sedge.