Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Iris sibirica ‘Tycoon’
Tycoon Siberian Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Height
- 28-36 inches
- Width
- 18-24 inches
- Flower color
- Deep violet-blue with a 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 'Tycoon' is an impressive Siberian Iris cultivar admired for its rich, deep violet-blue flowers with a subtle silver edge. Blooming in late spring and early summer, each flower measures about 4 inches across and is borne on tall, slender stems that rise above the bright green, narrow, sword-shaped foliage. These striking blooms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. 'Tycoon' adds elegance to any garden setting, making it ideal for borders, garden beds, and water garden edges. Its upright form and captivating flowers pair well with other moisture-loving plants like astilbes, hostas, and ferns, creating a lush and dynamic garden display.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras
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 waterwise garden at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
