Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

Pronunciation: EYE-riss si-BIR-i-ka
SKU #04601
4-9

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Beardless Dutch Iris-like, with rich purple blooms that rise above the refined, slender, blue-tinged green, sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for a stunning effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Forms 2 ft. tall foliage clumps; flower stalks rise above foliage.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasThis rich purple Siberian Iris will adapt to practically all garden conditions and styles. Plant them as a traditional perennial in flower beds. Use to simulate water in dry streambeds or around landscape boulders. Try as an equivalent to water Iris in damp spots around pools, ponds and water gardens. Even works well in the woodland garden or mixed into wild meadow stands. May also be used as a dramatic reed-like plant in antique ceramic pots and urns.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsDaylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Phlox (Phlox); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care InstructionsEasy and adaptable; thrives in enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water regularly until well-established. Once established, water regularly from spring through bloom period; reduce frequency after bloom period. Remove faded foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide every 4 to 5 years in fall.
LoreThe iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasThis rich purple Siberian Iris will adapt to practically all garden conditions and styles. Plant them as a traditional perennial in flower beds. Use to simulate water in dry streambeds or around landscape boulders. Try as an equivalent to water Iris in damp spots around pools, ponds and water gardens. Even works well in the woodland garden or mixed into wild meadow stands. May also be used as a dramatic reed-like plant in antique ceramic pots and urns.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsDaylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Phlox (Phlox); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care
Care InstructionsEasy and adaptable; thrives in enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water regularly until well-established. Once established, water regularly from spring through bloom period; reduce frequency after bloom period. Remove faded foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide every 4 to 5 years in fall.
History
LoreThe iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.