'Miss Apple' Siberian Iris
Perennial
- Mulberry-red petals are eye-catching with yellow centers.
- Showy flowers that can handle wet soils.
- Great for cut flowers!
- Zones 3-9, sun, 2' tall and 1.5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Siberian irises (Iris sibirica) may look delicate, but don't let their appearance fool you! They're low maintenance and easier to grow than other types of irises. They tolerate wet soils, making them a problem solver for troublesome wet sites. Green-blue foliage grows in attractive clumps. This worry-free perennial is very disease and pest-resistant, making it perfect for those looking for something striking yet easy to care for.
Details
Common name: Siberian Iris
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: (>6 hours sun), part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2’ X 1.5’
Flower color: Pink, purple, yellow
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, summer
Bloom time: Late spring- early summer
Features: Deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, cold tolerant, wet soils, heat tolerant
Uses:Cottage garden, accent, naturalizing, waterside, pollinator garden, border, massing, rain garden, container gardening, cut flower, edging
How to Grow
Light: (>6 hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average
Spacing: 18”-24”
Fertilizing: Can be fertilized in spring with an all purpose garden option
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: No special care needed. Divide plants every four years if you see a reduction in flowering performance. Clean up old foliage in spring if desired.
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.