Iris germanica 'Sharp Dressed Man'

German Iris


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  • Dark purple -black falls
  • Upright, lighter purple standards
  • Orange beards
  • Blooms late spring
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produces the most flowers in full sun Requires soil with good drainage at all times of the year Fertilize in spring, when blooming and again in fall Divide every 3-4 years

Height: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Black, Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Fragrant
  • Long Blooming

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water