Care

Planting & Growing

Provide organically rich, humusy, acidic, moisture retentive soil. Maintain evenly moist soil in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates soggy soils and standing water in growing season; reduce soil moisture in winter to prevent root rot. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Iris
Bloom Time Early Summer
Foliage Color Variegated
Genus Iris
Growth Rate Moderate
Hardiness Zone 4
Landscape Uses Massing, Garden, Bog
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height 2 feet
Prune Time Cut Back In Fall
Water Needs Moist to Wet