Saturnus iris
Iris 'Saturnus'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1972, A.M.-B.C. 1972
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
'Saturnus' iris (Iris 'Saturnus') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and containers. 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 flowers have whitish blue standards and ivory white falls with a yellow blotch. It blooms in spring and again in summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Feather reed grass, and Black Baccara rose.