Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

This Siberian iris bears purple flowers in spring summer: a classic garden iris valued for its striking floral display and strap-like foliage that, providing structure throughout the growing season.

  • Purple flowers open in spring summer on tall, upright stalks above attractive sword-like foliage.
  • Foliage remains attractive through the growing season; cut back in autumn to reduce disease risk and maintain a tidy appearance.
  • Divide clumps every three to four years after bloom to prevent overcrowding and maintain strong flowering.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.6 – 0.8
Mature Spread (meters)
0.45 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Purple
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Landscape Uses
Border
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Iris sibiricagrows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Can tolerate drier conditions than other iris species.
Notes
Also referred to as Siberian Flag, Siberian Iris. Iris sibirica'sbloom time falls between germanica and ensata cultivars.

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