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Iris tectorum 'China Blue'

Roof Iris

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Item #: 4672

Zones: 5a to 9b

Dormancy:

Height: 20" tall

Culture: Sun to Light Shade

Origin: China

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


Logo indicating plant is one of Plant Delights' Introductions
Iris tectorum 'China Blue' is a selection that we made from a population of wild collected Iris tectorum. We have been bowled over by both the size and vigor when compared to the Iris tectorum that is common in the trade. Each vigorous growing clump of wide green foliage reaches 18" tall x 2' wide. In April, the clumps are topped with spikes of dark blue-purple flowers on 2' tall flower stalks. This is a dramatic improvement over the typical species...both for gardens and roofs.