Blue Iris 'Missouri Rainbows', Spurious Iris 'Missouri Rainbows', Salt Marsh Iris 'Missouri Rainbows', Butterfly Iris 'Missouri Rainbows'
Incredibly eye-catching, Iris spuria ‘Missouri Rainbows’ is a graceful rhizomatous perennial with attractive beardless flowers with slim, ruffled, lilac falls adorned with large golden signals. Native to Central and Southern Europe, this iris reaches a height of 40 in. (100 cm) and generally blooms 1 to 2 weeks after the Tall Bearded Irises – providing a striking display in late spring to early summer.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris spuria |
Common names | Blue Iris, Butterfly Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris spuria |
Common names | Blue Iris, Butterfly Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Iris spuria ‘Missouri Rainbows’ (Blue Iris) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Iris spuria ‘Missouri Rainbows’ (Blue Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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