- Botanical name: Iris sibirica 'Blue King'
- Common name: Siberian iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Bog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, Evergreen
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Iris 'Blue King'
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Plant size
1.2m height
80cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Iris 'Blue King' and wildlife
Iris 'Blue King' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Iris 'Blue King' poisonous?
Iris 'Blue King' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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