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Iris x 'Dark Aura'

Iris

Plant Type:

GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS

Iris versicolor x virginica 'Dark Aura' - This is a fine hybrid, the child from two splendid parents, Iris versicolor and I. virginica. It is another entry into the garden world of Iris with bold purple fans of sword-shaped leaves. The royal purple coloration is strongest at the base of all fans. The scapes are black eggplant and topped with violet-blue irises in June. This will form a spectacular colony pond side but will be happy in any good moisture retaining garden soil in sun.


Height:

24-36 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Colors:

Purple

Zone:

4 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Iris x 'Dark Aura'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Accent
  • Natural Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Grouping

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Organic
  • Moist
  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division

Genus Overview: Iris

Common Name: Iris

From small woodland species and tiny forms happy in a sunny trough to those that stretch to one's waist and higher irises are among the most beautiful and unique of herbaceous perennials. They come in an amazing array of colors with fans of foliage that provide textural contrast to other garden denizens long after the flowers have passed. None that we carry are especially common. All are beautiful in the full sun border with many adaptable to pond's edge. They want a home! Pot grown division unless otherwise indicated.