Twilight Rapture iris

Iris 'Twilight Rapture'

PerennialIridaceae

Twilight Rapture iris
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationShade gardenWoodland

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Twilight Rapture' iris (Iris 'Twilight Rapture') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and blooms in spring and again in summer. Butterflies visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Bowl of Cream peony, Ornamental onion, and Meadow rue.