Iris virginica / VIRGINIA IRIS
Iris virginica, commonly known as Virginia Iris, is a native perennial that produces elegant, lavender-blue flowers with intricate white and yellow markings in the center, creating a soft, yet striking display in late spring to early summer. The blooms, which appear on tall, slender stems, are complemented by the plant's narrow, arching, green foliage, giving it a graceful, airy presence in the garden. This cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly suited for water gardens, pond edges, or areas with consistently damp conditions, although it can also tolerate average garden soils. Iris virginica prefers full sun or partial shade and is known for its ability to attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, to the garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, Virginia Iris adds both beauty and ecological value to landscapes with minimal care, thriving in naturalistic or wetland settings.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - Violet blue
· HEIGHT - 24-30"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-9
Iris virginica, commonly known as Virginia Iris, is a native perennial that produces elegant, lavender-blue flowers with intricate white and yellow markings in the center, creating a soft, yet striking display in late spring to early summer. The blooms, which appear on tall, slender stems, are complemented by the plant's narrow, arching, green foliage, giving it a graceful, airy presence in the garden. This cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly suited for water gardens, pond edges, or areas with consistently damp conditions, although it can also tolerate average garden soils. Iris virginica prefers full sun or partial shade and is known for its ability to attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, to the garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, Virginia Iris adds both beauty and ecological value to landscapes with minimal care, thriving in naturalistic or wetland settings.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - Violet blue
· HEIGHT - 24-30"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-9
Iris virginica, commonly known as Virginia Iris, is a native perennial that produces elegant, lavender-blue flowers with intricate white and yellow markings in the center, creating a soft, yet striking display in late spring to early summer. The blooms, which appear on tall, slender stems, are complemented by the plant's narrow, arching, green foliage, giving it a graceful, airy presence in the garden. This cultivar thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly suited for water gardens, pond edges, or areas with consistently damp conditions, although it can also tolerate average garden soils. Iris virginica prefers full sun or partial shade and is known for its ability to attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, to the garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, Virginia Iris adds both beauty and ecological value to landscapes with minimal care, thriving in naturalistic or wetland settings.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - Violet blue
· HEIGHT - 24-30"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist soil
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-9
