Iris x hollandica ‘Apollo’
Iris x hollandica 'Apollo' has striking white flags, sometimes with a faint blue tinge, and pale yellow falls with dark yellow tips.
Iris x hollandica or Dutch iris are beautiful hybrids for hot sunny locations. ‘Apollo’ has striking white flags, sometimes with a faint blue tinge, and pale yellow falls with dark yellow tips. Dutch iris make great cut flowers. Plant them in a location with well-drained to dryish soils where they can bake in the summer months when dormant. Overplant with ground covers like thyme, Sedum and Delosperma.
Common Name: Dutch Iris
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: Yes
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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