Elegant, beardless flowers on narrow grass-like foliage bloom late spring-early summer. Flowers are blue, pink, yellow, orange, red or white Plants form dense, clumping tufts. Their low maintenance make them a popular choice for the garden, waterside or mass planting.
Iris siberica 'Colonel Mustard'
Siberian Iris
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Dark mustard falls, yellow signal and light yellow standards
- Lavender veining and throat
- Light fragrance
- Mid season bloomer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Low maintenance, deer resistant Plant in full sun to part shade Prefers rich, moist, well drained soil.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender, Peach, Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Native
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
- Water Garden
Genus Overview: Iris
Common Name: Siberian Iris
Elegant, beardless flowers on narrow grass-like foliage bloom late spring-early summer. Flowers are blue, pink, yellow, orange, red or white Plants form dense, clumping tufts. Their low maintenance make them a popular choice for the garden, waterside or mass planting.