Iris germanica 'Wintry Sky'
German Iris
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- Strong violet-blue standards
- White falls and violet beards
- Heavily ruffled petals
- Blooms in June
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
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: 34-36 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet, White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Focal Point
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
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.