Siberian Iris, Painted Desert ('Bareroot) Perennial

Siberian Iris ‘Painted Desert’ has a 3″ – 4″ bloom, with a few different shades of purple running through the petals.  Upright, tall grass like foliage grows to about 3 1/2′ to 4 feet tall and stays upright even after blooming.  Blooms in late spring and is easy to grow, growing wider every year, creating more foliage and more flowers.  Deer resistant and a nice addition to the perennial garden.

• Mass Planting
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Siberian Iris will grow to be about 22 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.