Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’
Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant' has 3 inch wide flowers of light blue with golden crests and deep blue accents.
Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ is considerably huskier and more vigorous than the species. It produces 3 inch wide flowers of light blue with golden crests and deep blue accents. Vigorous and easy to grow! It is great along the woodland path or in front of shrubs. Divide every other year and protect from slugs when foliage is first emerging.
Common Name: Crested Iris
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich woods, wooded bottoms and ravines, usually in calcareous soils.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
