Iris reginae (syn. 'Variegata Reginae')
Iris reginae is an elegant bearded iris with fragrant, lavender to white flowers with intricate, dark purple veins.
Description:
Iris reginae is a graceful and intricate historical species sometimes listed as Iris germanica 'Variegata Reginae' but most likely its own species closely related to I. variegata. It grows like an intermediate bearded iris with numerous small, elegant, fragrant, pale lavender to white flowers with intricate dark purple veins atop lush, sword-like foliage. Hardy and easy to grow. Divide every 3-4 years just after blooming. Trim the foliage back to a third and plant the rhizomes at or just below soil level.
Common Name: Intermediate Bearded Iris - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry rocky places.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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