Iris pseudata ‘Tsukiyono’
Iris pseudata 'Tsukiyono' is an interspecific yellow flag with lavender flowers and yellow signals edged and veined in violet.
Iris pseudata ‘Tsukiyono’ is an early blooming interspecific yellow flag iris. Soft lavender petals display bright yellow signals edged in dark violet radiating out to the margins. Tall and elegant, this species can grow in a number of mediums from standing water and rain gardens to normal gardening conditions. Prefers full sun for best performance. Pseudatas are a cross between Iris pseudocorus and Iris ensata. Can reach heights of 40 – 44 inches. 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 Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Lavender
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: 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:
