Botanical Name: Iris xiphium Add
Common Name: Dutch Iris or Spanish Iris  
Plant photo of: Iris xiphium
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Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, Yellow, Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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The Dutch Iris are really hybrids of the Spanish Iris. Plant the bulbs about 4" deep in a sunny spot and a well-drained soil. A mulch for winter protection is a good idea.