Iris germanica 'Batik'

Bearded Iris 'Batik'

Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

·         Hardiness Zone: 3-9 

·         Height: 24 inches

·         Spread: 12-18 inches

·         Bloom Time: May to June

·         Bloom: purple streaked with white

·         Light: full sun

·         Soil: well-drained, loamy

·         Moisture: average to dry; drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate wet feet

·         Use: perennial gardens, mass plantings, edging, rock garden, border, cut flowers

·         Care: Heavy feeder, fertilize regularly, divide every 3-4 years in August, remove foliage before winter

·         Concerns: does not tolerate wet feet, iris borer

·         Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean

·         Notes: harmful if eaten, salt, rabbit, squirrel and deer resistant, attracts butterflies; salt tolerant

·         Supplier: The Flower Factory

·         Teaching Garden Location  & Code: Wet Garden D012

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