Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Siberian flag iris, Iris sibirica, produces small, delicate flowers and narrow, bright green foliage. Flower petals are purple with white and yellow markings. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Iris sibirica 'Blue King' bears deep violet flowers with veined yellow throats, in May and June. Like all Siberian flag irises, it's a rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial, requiring space to spread out.

Grow Iris sibirica 'Blue King' in moist, neutral to slightly acidic soil in sun or partial shade. It looks best planted beside water, such as beside a pond. Divide clumps from midsummer to early autumn.

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Iris ‘Blue king’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Blue king’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Iris ‘Blue king’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Blue king’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Iris 'Blue King'
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