1 / 5Key characteristics
- Classification
- Siberian
- 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
Irises
Iris sibirica ‘Miss Apple’
Miss Apple Siberian Iris
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.
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.
More irises

Iris douglasiana
Douglas Iris
Blooms variable shades including blue, purple, lavender, and white, often with darker veining and a yellow signal
Full sun to partial shade

Iris ensata 'Foreign Intrigue'
Foreign Intrigue Japanese Iris
Blooms deep purple with white and yellow accents
Full sun to partial shade

Iris versicolor
Northern Blue Flag Iris
Blooms blue to purple with yellow and white markings
Full sun to partial shade

Iris x pseudata 'Okagami'
Big Mirror Iris
Blooms white petals with deep purple around yellow signals
Full sun to partial shade