Iris germanica 'Pink Attraction'

Bearded Iris pink 'Pink Attraction'

Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

·         Hardiness Zone: 4-9 

·         Height: 28-30 inches

·         Spread: 18 inches

·         Bloom Time: mid to late spring and early to mid fall; reblooming

·         Bloom: cool, clear pink with ruffles

·         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, beds, cut flowers

·         Care: plant shallow, 1/2 soil. Do not mulch heavily. Cut off spent flowers and remove flowering stem to the ground after blooming.

·         Concerns: too much moisture causes soft rot problems; iris borer

·         Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean

·         Notes: drought and deer resistant; salt tolerant

·         Supplier: Jung's Garden Center

·         Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G028

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