Considered to be one of the finest white Siberian Irises, Iris sibirica 'White Swirl' (Siberian Iris) is a clump-forming perennial that stands out in the late spring to early summer garden. It creates a lavish display of ivory-white, rounded, ruffled flowers adorned with a delicate golden flush at the base of each fall. The elegant blossoms rise atop sturdy flower stalks, well above the foliage. After blooming, the grass-like foliage, consisting of sturdy clumps of upright bright-green, narrow and fairly rigid, blade-shaped leaves, is also one of its most attractive garden features. Spectacular when planted in groups.
- Won several awards, including the Honorable Mention (1957) and the prestigious Morgan Wood Award (1962)
- Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in average, medium to wet soils. Shade is tolerated, but the flowering performance may be altered. While this lovely iris enjoys a wide range of soils, slightly acidic soil is where this plant will thrive. Drought tolerant, even though this iris prefers adequate moisture.
- Among the most trouble-free and low maintenance plants in the garden, Siberian Irises are deer resistant.
- A welcomed addition to beds and borders or near streams or ponds, where it provides excellent color contrast.
- The best time to plant Siberian Irises is spring or late summer.
- Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early fall
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
