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Iris 'Freddie Boy'

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 80 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.7 - 1 m (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Iris 'Freddie Boy' (Louisiana hybrid iris) produces showy and bright yellow blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, bog, border, container, cut flowers and pond.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Iris 'Freddie Boy' . Iris 'Freddie Boy' is tolerant of wet sites.