Iris germanica 'Savannah Sunset'

German Iris


Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

  • Deep orange flowers and beard
  • Late bloomer
  • Strong foliage
  • Excellent bloomer; producing flowers for 3 weeks!
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Do best in full sun but can tolerate a half day of sun. Prefers well drained, rich soil,
Divide every 3-4 years to maintain plant health and promote maximum blooms.


Height: 36-38 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Focal Point
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Groundhog Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Dry Soil