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Iris germanica 'Dashing'
Dashing German Bearded Iris
- » Reblooming
- » Striking cut flower
- » Late May bloomer
- » Fragrant!
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Wide bladed foliage forms a mound that gives rise to thick stems bearing big buds that open in late May to reveal huge, fragrant blooms with striking dark purple flowers with darker beards! Reblooming and easy to grow. Spectacular fragrant spring bloom. Bloom is perfect for use as a cut flower. Attracts moths and butterflies. Deer Resistant.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris germanica 'Dashing'
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Needs well-drained soil. Prune foliage back hard in fall after a hard frost and remove dried leaves.