Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Iris sibirica ‘Silver Edge’
Silver Edge Siberian Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 24-36 inches
- Width
- 18-24 inches
- Flower color
- Blue-violet with a distinctive silver edge
- 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 '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.
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 in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
