- Botanical name: Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge'
- Common name: Siberian iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Bog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, Evergreen
Purple
Silver
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Iris 'Silver Edge'
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Plant size
1.2m height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
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 |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| 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 not 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 'Silver Edge' and wildlife
Iris 'Silver Edge' 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 'Silver Edge' poisonous?
Iris 'Silver Edge' 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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