Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'

Siberian Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing