Count Pulaski iris

Iris 'Count Pulaski'

Iridaceae

Count Pulaski iris
Fragrant
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer
Bloom color
Orange

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Count Pulaski' iris (Iris 'Count Pulaski') is a perennial for bog gardens, water gardens, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist soil. Fragrant summer flowers come in earthy tones of bronze, apricot, cream, and gold on stems up to 48 inches tall. Butterflies visit the blooms. Divide plants every 3 to 4 years right after flowering.

Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Blue star creeper, and Fountain grass.