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Botanical Name: Iris siberica
Common Name: Siberian Iris
Hardiness: Zone 3 - 9
Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Flower Colours: Blues, white, yellow, purples, reds
Foliage:
Height: 28 - 36 inches
Spread:
Soil Type: Average to rich
Moisture: Moist
Care Level:
Iris sib. Ceasars Brother

General Description:
Most graceful foliage of the iris family. Elegant clumps of foliage are attractive throughout the season. The flowers tend to be smaller than the germanicas, but very elegant. Extremely hardy. Combines well with other perennials and with spring bulbs or shrubs.

Care and Maintenance:
Plant in full sun or part shade in moist, rich soils. Will tolerate wet soils.

Uses & Features:
-Woodland garden
-Border
-Foundation planting
-Massing
-Naturalizing
-Cut flowers
-Accent plant
Varieties Available:
Butter & Sugar (yell/wht)
Ceasars Brother (deep purple)
Dance balerina dance
Lavender Bounty (lavender/pink)
Painted Desert (deep violet)
Ruffled Velvet (purple)
Snow Queen (white)
Super Ego (lt/dk blue)
Teal Velvet (deep purple)
Wine Wings (wine red)