Iris City Lights

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Landscape Qualities

but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., City Lights Iris is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden

Ornamental Qualities

City Lights Iris has masses of beautiful blue flag-like flowers with violet overtones, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season., white throats and a yellow beard at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, City Lights Iris will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant

as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions

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