Rajah iris
Iris 'Rajah'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rajah' iris (Iris 'Rajah') 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 blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer, and the flowers are fragrant. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Lupine, Beauty of Livermere oriental poppy, and Album nettle-leaved mullein.