Iris sib. 'Persimmon' - P9

Description
The Bartlose Schwertlilie 'Persimmon' (Iris sibirica) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces blue-violet flowers from May to June. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 90 cm and spreads to around 70 cm. The Bartlose Schwertlilie 'Persimmon' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bartlose Schwertlilie 'Persimmon' are medium green, linear.

Spread
Europe to Siberia.

Frost hardiness
The Bartlose Schwertlilie 'Persimmon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Iris sibirica 'Persimmon' forms blue-violet flowers from May.

Use
Cut, cottage garden, pond edge, balcony/patio, stream, woodland edge