Iris Sibirica 9cm

Scientific Name:
Iris sibirica

Overview:
Iris sibirica, commonly known as Siberian Iris, is an elegant moisture-loving perennial with slender, grass-like foliage and striking blue to violet flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It adds graceful height, colour, and texture to pond margins, bog gardens, and damp borders.

Care Level:
Easy

Lighting Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. The best flowering display is achieved when planted in a sunny position.

Watering / Planting Depth:
Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for pond margins and bog gardens. Plant at a depth of 0–5cm or in soil that remains reliably damp.

Placement Tips:

• Perfect for pond edges, bog gardens, and damp borders
• Produces elegant blue-violet flowers in late spring and early summer
• Adds vertical structure and movement with its slender foliage
• Works well in both formal and naturalistic planting schemes

Approximate Size:
Typically grows to 60–90cm in height with a clump-forming habit and a spread of around 45–60cm.

Important Note:

• Fully hardy and suitable for outdoor gardens and ponds in Ireland
• Remove spent flower stems after blooming to encourage healthy growth
• Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Ordering Note:

• One plant per order
• Plant size and fullness may vary depending on the season