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Iris sibirica Ruffled Velvet

Siberian Iris

The ruffled, velvety-purple flowers are showy with darker purple falls and black and gold throats.

  • »  Deep, ruffled, velvety-purple flowers
  • »  Falls have a black and yellow blend at the throat
  • »  Seed pods, 5-8 cm long remain on the stalk throughout the winter months
  • »  Upright, slender blades of bright green
  • »  Bloom Time: June

1gal
$26.78
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Seed
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

Iris sibirica's bloom time falls between germanica and ensata cultivars.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

Iris sibirica grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate drier conditions than other iris species.