Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet' brings a clean, upright look to your garden with narrow, grasslike leaves that stay attractive well past bloom. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage with elegantly ruffled flowers that move nicely in a breeze.

Plant it where you can enjoy its vertical texture: in mixed perennial borders, along paths, or near water features. Give it full sun for the strongest flowering, or part shade in warmer areas. It prefers consistently moist soil in spring and early summer, but once established it handles average garden moisture as long as it does not dry out for long periods. Keep the crown at soil level, mulch lightly, and water during prolonged dry spells, especially while it is settling in.

After flowering, you can leave the foliage for structure and color, then cut it back in late fall or early spring. Divide clumps every few years when the center begins to thin, replanting vigorous outer pieces to keep plants blooming well. This is a dependable, low-fuss perennial that rewards you with crisp foliage and reliable seasonal flowers year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 24-30"
• Spread: 24-30"

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