Silver Edge iris
Iris 'Silver Edge'
RHS AGM 1995
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Violet-blue
Garden uses
Notes
'Silver Edge' iris (Iris 'Silver Edge') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It bears violet-blue flowers in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Spotted joe-pye weed, Cinnamon fern, and Little Beauty tulip.