Iris germanica Rockstar
Rockstar German Iris
- Reblooming!
- Squirrel, rabbit and deer resistant
- Raspberry-rose standards and pale apricot falls edged and speckled
- Late spring and early fall blooming
- Great cut flower
- Attracts butterflies and moths
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Pink Shades
Thick, wide, strap-like foliage gives rise to thick buds that open above the foliage in May to reveal a flower with raspberry standards above apricot falls splashed with cream. Rebloomer. Easy to grow. Spectacular spring bloom. Bloom is perfect for use as a cut flower. Thrives in sandy, dry soils. Attracts moths and butterflies.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris germanica Rockstar
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Needs well-drained soil. Prune foliage back hard in fall after a hard frost and remove leaf debris.