Gordon reticulated iris
Iris reticulata 'Gordon'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, winter
- Bloom color
- Black, blue, cream/tan, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Blue, green, variegated
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Gordon' reticulated iris (Iris reticulata 'Gordon') is a bulb for borders, containers, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Its blooms are fragrant and attract bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Plant it where you can enjoy the scent up close.
Pairs well with Common snowdrop, Winter aconite, and Evergold sedge.