Iris sibirica 'Butter & Sugar'

Siberian Iris 'Butter & Sugar'

Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-8

·        Height: 28 inches

·        Spread: 24-30 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to July

·        Bloom: yellow falls and white standards

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: rich, moist soil that is moderately acidic (5.2-6.4)

·        Moisture: medium; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: mixed perennial bed, around water features

·        Care: divide plants when overcrowded; remove flowering stems promptly after bloom

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to Europe, central Asia and Siberia

·        Notes: narrow blue-green grasslike leaves; absence of thick fleshy rhizomes

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D133

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