Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 2-4 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect blue, brown and yellow blooms in spring and summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to black walnut, deer and drought, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Mature size

2-4 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Blue, Brown, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators

Tough against

Black walnut, Deer, Drought, Pests, Poor soil, Rabbits, Wet soil

Native to

Hybrid of two Asian species