Iris germanica 'Pure as Gold'
German Iris
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Deep golden yellow flowers
- Heavily ruffled edges
- A stand out for its growth/reblooming qualities
- Mid-season bloomer
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: 33 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Gold
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
- Focal Point
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
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.