Iris germanica 'Peggy Sue'
German Iris
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- Green, sword-like foliage
- Pink flowers with mandarin-red beards
- Early season bloomer, Rebloomer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Requires soil with good drainage at all times of the year. Quite drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in early spring and again after flowering. Divide every 3-4 years
Height: 32-34 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: German Iris
Large, showy flowers with fuzzy "beards" on the lower petals. Sword-shaped gray-green foliage is sturdy and upright. A clump forming habit A garden classic, loved for its range of colors and fragrance. Excellent cutting flower.