Iris pseudata ‘Cat’s Eye’

Iris pseudata 'Cat's Eye' has white flowers and yellow signals edged in violet.

Iris pseudata ‘Eye Liner’ has ivory white flowers with bright yellow signals edged with violet and standards in ivory and soft yellow. It is a dwarf cultivar up to 15 inches tall that can grow in a number of soil moisture regimes from standing water and rain gardens to normal gardening conditions. Prefers full sun for best performance. Pseudatas are a cross between Iris pseudacorus and Iris ensata. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Common Name:  Yellow Flag

Family:  Iridaceae (The Iris Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Bloom Time:  Early Summer

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Wet, Average, Wet

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Hummingbirds, Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Damp marshy areas, swampy woods and in shallow water or wet ground on the edges of rivers and ditches. Often found in shady places.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin:  Garden Origin