Sky Beauty iris
Iris 'Sky Beauty'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1975, A.M.-B.C. 1977
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light violet-blue
Garden uses
Notes
'Sky Beauty' iris (Iris 'Sky Beauty') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The light violet-blue flowers have a lemon yellow blotch. They bloom in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Black Baccara rose, Avens, and Japanese forest grass.