Iris histrioides ‘Katharine’s Gold’
Iris histrioides 'Katharine's Gold' is a fragrant, early spring-blooming pale yellow and white iris with blue dots.
Iris histrioides ‘Katharine’s Gold’ is a very special early spring-blooming iris (February in coastal BC) related to ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ with glowing pale yellow and white flowers with blue dots and a lovely fragrance. It will light up your life in the dark days of late winter. 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: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
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:
