Iris reticulata ‘Halkis’
Iris reticulata 'Halkis has blue petals with the falls dipped in purple and speckled with dark purple, yellow and white.
‘Halkis’ is a special colour form of the fragrant Iris reticulata with mid blue petals tipped with purple as if each fall had been dipped in pink and then speckled with dark purple blue, yellow and white. These hardy dwarf iris prefer full sun in a position that is well-drained. They will go dormant by summer so plant them where they can grow up through perennial ground covers.
Common Name: Reticulated Iris
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich woods, wooded bottoms and ravines, usually in calcareous soils.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
