Iris histrioides ‘Katharine Hodgkin’
Iris histrioides 'Katharine Hodgkin' is an early spring-blooming iris with icy blue flowers detailed with royal blue, yellow, and white.
Iris histrioides ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ is a very special early spring-blooming iris (February in coastal BC) with icy blue flowers detailed with royal blue, yellow, and white. The flowers seem lit from within on a grey late winter day. Use at the front of the border or in rock or gravel gardens or other areas with good drainage.
Common Name: Orchid Iris - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountain slopes around 1500 m. elevation.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
