William J. Eckhart iris
Iris 'William J. Eckhart'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1972, A.M.-B.C. 1972, F.C.C.-B.C. 1976
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Notes
'William J. Eckhart' iris (Iris 'William J. Eckhart') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and accents. 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 rarely make it their first choice. The standards are imperial purple, and the falls are violet with a small aureolin blotch. J. Eckhart Jr. bred it, and it blooms in spring and summer.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Gaura, and Casa Blanca lily.