Cloud Ballet iris
Iris 'Cloud Ballet'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cloud Ballet' iris (Iris 'Cloud Ballet') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and has fragrant blooms that attract butterflies. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates drought once settled in.
Pairs well with Columbine, Red Riding Hood tulip, and Incrediball Blush smooth hydrangea.