Iris pseudata ‘Shiryukyo’
Iris pseudata 'Shiryukyo' is a tall cultivar to four feet with violet and purple tones and veining set off with a bright yellow signal.
Iris pseudata ‘Shiryukyo’ is an early summer bloomer with eye-popping blends of purple with magenta standards and crisp, dark veining on rich purple falls contrasting beautifully with a bold and bright yellow signal. Tall, elegant, vigorous plants grow up to four feet tall in a variety of conditions from standing water and rain gardens to normal gardening conditions. Plants are sterile. 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: Pseudata Iris
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
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:
