Iris reticulata 'Alida'
'Alida' is a beautiful Iris reticulata in all shades of blue from palest sky blue to glowing royal blue.
Description:
'Alida' is a beautiful form of the fragrant Iris reticulata that is a study in all shades of blue from palest sky blue to glowing royal blue plus every shade in between. Resistance is futile if you love blue. These hardy dwarf iris prefer full sun in a position that is well-drained. They will go dormant by summer so plant them where they can grow up through perennial ground covers.
Common Name: Reticulated Iris - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich woods, wooded bottoms and ravines, usually in calcareous soils.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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