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Key characteristics

Classification: Tall Bearded Iris (TB), Plicata
Height: 3 feet
Width: 1 1/2 to 2 feet
Flower color: White with strong blue-violet stitched plicata markings
Foliage color: Medium green, upright, sword-shaped foliage
Bloom time: Late midseason
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8

Irises

Iris 'Ink Patterns'

Ink Patterns Iris

Iris 'Ink Patterns' is a tall bearded plicata iris with exuberantly ruffled flowers opening in late midseason. Crisp white standards and falls are bordered with strong blue-violet stitching, with additional dotting and fine lines extending inward across the petals. Dark blue-violet style arms and white beards tipped in violet-blue complete the intricate coloring. The flowers have a slight fragrance, while upright, sword-shaped green foliage forms tidy fans beneath the stems.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Late midseason

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Cut Flower Gardens
Walkways
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Deutzia · Rose · Catmint · Lupine · Yarrow · Dianthus · Creeping thyme

Design tip

Give 'Ink Patterns' a relatively simple setting where its finely patterned flowers can hold attention without competing with too many busy textures. Repeating white and blue-purple elsewhere in the bed will carry its coloring through the planting while keeping the overall effect cohesive.