Iris setosa Arctica
$9.99
Compact Iris setosa var. arctica carpets sunny edges with bright green sword-shaped leaves and lavender-blue, silver-veined flowers in late spring.
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Description
Lavender-blue flowers traced with silvery-white veins rise above bright green, sword-shaped leaves in late spring. Iris setosa var. arctica stays low and tufted, fitting neatly along garden edges, in sunny rock gardens, or in outdoor containers.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade and keep the soil from drying out. Established clumps are easy to divide in early autumn. This plant is harmful if eaten, so keep it where pets cannot chew it.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 10 in |
| Flowering months | June |
| Synonyms | Iris setosa Arctica |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, White, Blue |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White, Blue |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Tufted |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Container Planting |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Dwarf Arctic iris |
| Blomidon Item No | ZIRISEA3.5PT |
| Usps | Lavender-blue flowers carry fine silvery-white veining., Its low tufts work well for edging and massed ground cover., Full sun or partial shade suits moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Divide established rhizomes in early autumn. |
| Pests | Slugs, snails, and thrips may feed on this iris. |
| Diseases | Aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot, and gray mold may occur. |
| Pruning | Cut spent flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is harmful if eaten; keep it where pets cannot chew it. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist and do not let it dry out. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with good drainage. |