'Butter & Sugar' Siberian Iris
Perennial
- Creamy two-toned flowers bloom profusely in June.
- Looks stunning when planted in masses!
- A great option for wet areas like bogs or water features.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 2-3' tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Siberian Iris
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Full sun (6 +hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 28" tall x 18-25" wide
Flower color: White, yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Early summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Border plant, rain garden, mass planting, cottage garden, cut flower, wet areas, woodland garden, suitable for slopes
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun but will tolerate part sun in warmer climates.
Water: Average — Water regularly until established.
Spacing: 2-3'
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release, or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: No special care needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Best left undisturbed. Can be divided in fall or spring once blooms lessen. It can take a few seasons to bloom again after division or transplanting—no need to deadhead. Cut back old foliage in spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.