Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar')
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Deciduous Perennial in the Iridaceae Family | |||||
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Iris sibirica, commonly known as Siberian iris, is a beautiful and versatile species of iris that originates from central and eastern Europe. Foliage: Siberian iris forms clumps of narrow, green, sword-shaped leaves that typically grow 12-30 inches tall. Flowers: This iris blooms in late spring to early summer, producing delicate flowers with three upright "standards" and three hanging "falls". The flowers come in shades of blue, purple, white, and pink. Growth Habit: Iris sibirica is a rhizomatous perennial that spreads slowly to form dense colonies over time. Mature clumps can reach 18-36 inches tall and wide. Cultural Needs: Siberian iris prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soils. It is more tolerant of wet soils compared to many other iris species. Native Habitat: In the wild, Iris sibirica is native to wetland habitats across central and eastern Europe, including Siberia, Poland, and the Balkans. Wildlife Value: The nectar-rich flowers of Siberian iris attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The foliage also provides cover for small animals. Overall, Iris sibirica is a lovely, versatile iris that offers graceful, colorful flowers and a high degree of adaptability to moist garden conditions. Its tidy, spreading growth habit makes it suitable for many landscape applications. |
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Mature Size | 24 - 30 inches tall. 24 - 30 inches wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | - Wet | ||||
Zones | 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F) | ||||
Tags | Attracts Hummingbirds, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, For a Shady Spot, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest | ||||
Bloom Period | May | ||||
Flower Color | Yellow Falls And White Standards
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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