Iris siberica 'Silver Edge' (Silver Edge Siberian Iris.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iriidaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | siberica |
| Cultivar | 'Silver Edge' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Poisonous if consumed. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 -10 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 |
| Height | 70 - 75 cm |
| Spread | 45 -60 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A mid-sized sturdy Siberian Iris with medium-blue flowers edged in silver. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Plantings along stream, pond and river margins, garden borders and shade gardens. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps of emerging foliage in early spring. |
| Cultivation | Plant in average to moist soils. Water well until plants are firmly established. |
| Pests | Rarely troubled by Iris borer. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Medium-blue flowers with petals edged in silver. |