Stairway to Heaven iris
Iris 'Stairway to Heaven'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Stairway to Heaven' iris (Iris 'Stairway to Heaven') 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 butterflies visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Cut the tall stems for bouquets.
Pairs well with Columbine, Sensitive fern, and Picture tulip.