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Iris germanica

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 70 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Iris germanica bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and coarse textured foliage that is medium green and dark aquamarine in colour. Iris germanica is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and specimen.