Iris reticulata ‘Pauline’
Iris reticulata 'Pauline' has fragrant, rich royal purple flowers with the tips of the falls dipped in purple-black and lit with yellow.
‘Pauline’ is a beautiful form of the fragrant Iris reticulata that is a rich royal purple with the tips of the falls dipped in purple-black and lit with yellow. 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 - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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: Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
