Diamond Blush iris
Iris 'Diamond Blush'
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
'Diamond Blush' iris (Iris 'Diamond Blush') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. 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 tend to browse other plants first. It is also drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Peony, Mont Blanc ornamental onion, Hardy geranium, and Lupine.