Dalmatica dalmatian iris
Iris pallida 'Dalmatica'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 3.5 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender-purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dalmatica' dalmatian iris (Iris pallida 'Dalmatica') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a clump of tall stems with fragrant, lavender-purple flowers in spring and again in summer. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Nodding onion, Little bluestem, and Kansas peony.