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Position

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

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / 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.

Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet' bears red-purple flowers with ruffled falls, from late-spring to early summer. It's a compact form of Iris sibirica, making it perfect for growing at the front of a border. It makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet' in moist soil, or next to water such as at the edge of a pond, in full sun. Divide clumps from midsummer to early autumn.

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Iris ‘Ruffled velvet’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Ruffled velvet’ 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 ‘Ruffled velvet’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Ruffled velvet’ 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
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