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Iris setosa var. arctica


Dwarf Arctic Iris

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.289.300


This is a short, grassy leaved Iris species, native to Siberia and Alaska. It forms a low tuft of bright green, sword-shaped leaves. Loads of small three-petalled flowers appear in late spring, lavender-blue with silvery-white veining. Very cold tolerant. A good choice for edging or in the sunny rock garden. Also effective when mass planted as a sort of groundcover. Prefers a soil that does not dry out. Easily divided in early autumn. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Iris setosa var. arctica

Optimal Growing Conditions

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Soil Moisture
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Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
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Iris setosa var. arctica


Dwarf Arctic Iris

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.289.300


This is a short, grassy leaved Iris species, native to Siberia and Alaska. It forms a low tuft of bright green, sword-shaped leaves. Loads of small three-petalled flowers appear in late spring, lavender-blue with silvery-white veining. Very cold tolerant. A good choice for edging or in the sunny rock garden. Also effective when mass planted as a sort of groundcover. Prefers a soil that does not dry out. Easily divided in early autumn. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

Further details for
Iris setosa var. arctica

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate