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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate, prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

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.