Plant Guide: Iris

Are you growing iris? If not, you should be! Add iris to your garden with my planting tips! This flower is available in a variety of colors, making it fitting for almost any garden. Iris plants love acidic soil, and can be easily grown in a container of any size. Try one of these flower garden ideas! Growing iris is super easy!

Grow Zone: Grow in zones 3-9.

Water and Sun Needs: This plant loves partial to areas of full sun. Water deeply but infrequently.

Average Size: 6 inches to 3 feet tall, 6 inches to 2 feet wide.

Plant Type: Perennial

Special Features: This is a great flower for containers, one that is incredibly low maintenance, and it even attracts birds!

How to Get Started: Start growing Iris in an area of your yard where it is sure to get at least half a day of sunlight. Gardeners should try to plant this in well draining and slightly acidic soil. Plant in mid to late summer, and treat it with fertilizer.

When to Harvest: These plants don’t provide an edible harvest, but gardeners can expect plants to bloom (if planted in late summer) by early to mid March.

What to Plant It With: Primrose, Peonies, and Lupine.