Lucia iris
Iris 'Lucia'
A.M.-B.C. 1924, F.C.C.-B.C. 1930
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Lucia' iris (Iris 'Lucia') 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 pointed flowers are a uniform ruby red with a steel blue beard. Cut a few stems to bring that color indoors. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Feather reed grass, and Nelly Moser clematis.