Florentine Silk iris
Iris 'Florentine Silk'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Florentine Silk' iris (Iris 'Florentine Silk') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and cut flowers. 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 blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies visit the flowers, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Dusky Challenger iris, Columbine, Pink Impression tulip, and Bridal Crown daffodil.