Iris sibirica ‘Butter and Sugar’
Description:
Siberian irises are useful in that they bridge the gap between spring and summer flowering perennials while offering finely architectural foliage for the whole season. Iris sibirica ‘Butter and Sugar’ is a popular pale yellow cultivar that provides a nice departure from the standard purples. Tidy architectural foliage all season. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.
Common Name: Siberian Iris
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp woodland, pastures and heaths.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
Asia and the Pacific - North Central and Eastern Asia
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