Hemstitched iris
Iris 'Hemstitched'
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
'Hemstitched' iris (Iris 'Hemstitched') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and has fragrant blooms that attract butterflies. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Blooms appear in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with The Chatelaine lupine, Prinzessin Victoria Louise oriental poppy, and Ice Follies daffodil.