Gipsy Beauty iris
Iris 'Gipsy Beauty'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1975, A.M.-B.C. 1977
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Gipsy Beauty' iris (Iris 'Gipsy Beauty') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. The standards are methyl violet, and the flags range from dull greenish grey to wisteria blue. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Each flag carries a lemon yellow blotch.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Avens, and Ornamental onion.