Florentina iris
Iris 'Florentina'
RHS AGM 1994
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White tinged blue-gray
Garden uses
Notes
'Florentina' iris (Iris 'Florentina') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flower use, 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 soil. The white flowers are tinged blue-gray and bloom in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows 24 to 30 inches tall.
Pairs well with Eastern columbine, Thalia daffodil, and Miss Kim lilac.