<i>Iris sibirica</i> ‘Silver Edge’ | Silver Edge Siberian Iris
DESCRIPTION
Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' is an exquisite Siberian Iris cultivar known for its elegant blue-violet flowers edged with a delicate silver margin. Each captivating bloom, about 4 inches across, is borne on tall, slender stems, creating a stunning display that attracts bees and butterflies. The bright green, narrow, sword-shaped leaves grow in a dense, upright clump, adding texture and vertical interest throughout the growing season. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Silver Edge' adds color and height to borders, garden beds, and water garden edges, pairing well with other moisture-loving plants like astilbes, hostas, and ferns for a lush and dynamic garden display.
DESCRIPTION
Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' is an exquisite Siberian Iris cultivar known for its elegant blue-violet flowers edged with a delicate silver margin. Each captivating bloom, about 4 inches across, is borne on tall, slender stems, creating a stunning display that attracts bees and butterflies. The bright green, narrow, sword-shaped leaves grow in a dense, upright clump, adding texture and vertical interest throughout the growing season. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Silver Edge' adds color and height to borders, garden beds, and water garden edges, pairing well with other moisture-loving plants like astilbes, hostas, and ferns for a lush and dynamic garden display.
DESCRIPTION
Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge' is an exquisite Siberian Iris cultivar known for its elegant blue-violet flowers edged with a delicate silver margin. Each captivating bloom, about 4 inches across, is borne on tall, slender stems, creating a stunning display that attracts bees and butterflies. The bright green, narrow, sword-shaped leaves grow in a dense, upright clump, adding texture and vertical interest throughout the growing season. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Silver Edge' adds color and height to borders, garden beds, and water garden edges, pairing well with other moisture-loving plants like astilbes, hostas, and ferns for a lush and dynamic garden display.
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Family: Iridaceae
Height: 24-36 inches
Width: 18-24 inches
Foliage Color: Bright green
Flower Color: Blue-violet with a distinctive silver edge
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zones: USDA zones 3-9
Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
