Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

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.

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 ‘Ruffled velvet’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Ruffled velvet’ 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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