Iris barbata 'Ebony Ember' - Bearded Iris

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Bearded Iris
Scientific name: Iris barbata 'Ebony Ember'
Flower color: Pure white with white and cream beards, delicate petals
Mature height: 0.60–0.75 m
Mature width: 0.45–0.60 m
Habit: Upright, linear bluish-green foliage, graceful habit
Flowering period: April to May
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers well-drained soils
Soil type: Well-drained, light, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good, tolerates dry periods
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Light pruning in late winter removes damaged foliage and rejuvenates the plant. Keep the soil dry to moderately moist, avoiding excess water.

Few interventions are necessary beyond occasional watering and division every three to four years to revitalize clumps.

Iris barbata 'First Snow Fall' is a spectacular perennial ideal for natural-style gardens, mixed borders, rockeries, and sunny areas.