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. |