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Perennial

Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'

Siberian Iris

Plant Type: Perennial

A medium-sized Siberian Iris with a notable bicolor flower of white standards and yellow falls, reminiscent of the name. Blooms in May with a possible rebloom later in season. Leaves are narrow, swordlike.  Very adaptable to soil conditions, growing typically in moist or wet locations but able to withstand dry conditions once established. 

SKU Size
IRISIBBAS01G #1

Mature Height:

26-28 in

Mature Spread:

24-30 in

Spacing:

24-30 in

Zone:

3

Bloom Color:

White, Yellow

Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' Characteristics & Attributes:

Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Award Winning
Award Winning
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Vigorous
Vigorous
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Water Garden
Water Garden
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
Groupings
Moist Areas
Erosion Control
Spring Bloomer
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Upright
Arching
Spreading Clump
Clump-forming
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer