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.
