Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge'

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Siberian irisBog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, EvergreenFamily: Iridaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Silver

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Siberian flag iris, Iris sibirica, is a rhizomatous perennial, producing small, delicate flowers and narrow, bright green foliage. Flower petals are purple with white and yellow markings.

Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' bears purple blooms with white edged petals from mid- to late-spring. It makes an excellent cut flower. For best results grow Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' in moist soil, or next to water such as at the edge of a pond, in full sun or partial shade. Divide clumps from midsummer to early autumn. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyes**yesFlowersyes**yesDivideyes**yes

Iris ‘Silver edge’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Silver edge’ 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 ‘Silver edge’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Silver edge’ 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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