species iris
Iris spuria
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 5 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue, white, purple, wine or brown
- Foliage color
- Blue, green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Species iris (Iris spuria) is a perennial for borders and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It forms a clump of blue-green leaves that grows 24 to 60 inches tall. Blooms come in blue, white, purple, wine, or brown, and butterflies visit them.
Pairs well with Comfrey, Gladiolus, and Rose of sharon.
Native range
Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia.