Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Iris sibirica ‘Miss Apple’
Miss Apple Siberian Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 24-36 inches
- Width
- 18-24 inches
- Flower color
- Reddish-purple with white and yellow accents
- Foliage color
- Bright green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate, prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies
About this plant
Iris sibirica 'Miss Apple' is a striking cultivar of Siberian Iris known for its large, elegant reddish-purple flowers with delicate white and yellow markings near the throat. Each 3-4 inch bloom is borne on tall, slender stems, creating a stunning display that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. The bright green, narrow, sword-shaped leaves grow in a dense, upright clump and remain attractive throughout the growing season. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Miss Apple' adds color and height to borders, garden beds, and water garden edges, pairing well with moisture-loving plants like astilbes, hostas, and ferns for a lush and dynamic garden display.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at Bloedel Reserve.
