Iris ‘Splashacata’ (Bearded Iris)

Multiple award-winning Iris ‘Splashacata’ is exceptionally beautiful with its pale lavender-violet standards and white falls heavily peppered with purple dots and speckles. Gently ruffled, the blossoms of this Tall Bearded Iris are captivating and eye-popping. Vigorous, ‘Splashacata’ bears 8-9 double-socketed buds per stem for a long-lasting floral display. The blossoms are held high on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 36 inches high (90 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. An outstanding early midseason iris!

• Easy to grow, it is deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.
• Won many major awards including the Honorable Mention (2000), Award of Merit (2002), Wister Medal (2004), and the prestigious Dykes Medal (2005).
• Profuse bloomer, it will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms in late spring or early summer over a long blooming period. Please note that bloom times depend very much on the weather.
• Performs best in full sun in humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade but best flowering and disease resistance occur in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential to prevent rot issues.
• Grows from creeping rhizomes which store food produced by the sword-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves and form large clumps over time
• A welcomed addition to herbaceous borders, sunny courtyards, or urban gardens where the sword-like foliage and vibrant color will combine harmoniously with the stones and angular hardscaping. Roses also provide a lovely backdrop to this tall variety.
• The best time to plant bearded irises is July through September. Container-grown iris can be planted in the spring.
• All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Bearded irises are classified by height and flower size into 6 groups. Since these groups bloom at slightly different times, combining specimens from different groups will extend your color display for a couple of weeks.