Heirloom Iris Purple Walking Iris: A Springtime Delight

Bring the beauty of spring to your garden with the Heirloom Iris Purple, also known as the Walking Iris (Iris Japonica). This unusual member of the Iris family produces abundant sprays of absolutely beautiful and dainty lavender-blue flowers. The blooms feature a yellow throat and purple markings on the fringed petals, lasting longer than other Iris varieties.

This evergreen Iris is easy to grow, reaching about 15 inches tall. It spreads by underground rhizomes and runners, forming a dense patch of attractive, strap-like green leaves. Hence the name ‘Walking Iris’. These plants make a truly beautiful addition to any garden, providing lasting color and texture.

What You’ll Receive: You will receive 4 well-rooted Iris plants (rhizomes) without soil. The leaves will be carefully trimmed for optimal shipping. Plant these rhizomes as soon as possible after arrival for best results. Planting instructions are included to ensure successful growth.

Versatile and Easy to Grow: This unique Iris variety boasts a long lifespan and produces longer-lasting flowers, making it perfect for cut flower arrangements. It’s an excellent choice for Asian-themed gardens, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, perennial gardens, rock gardens, and blue-themed gardens. Its vigorous growth helps suppress weed growth, simplifying garden maintenance. These Iris plants thrive in moist, well-drained soil with average fertility, tolerating shade to dappled shade. Morning sun is ideal. While they can handle poor soils, they should not be planted in salty soils. Once established, they tolerate dry conditions but prefer moist soil. Plant once and enjoy for years!

Benefits of Growing Heirloom Iris Purple:

• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy beautiful lavender-blue flowers for an extended period.
• Easy to Grow: Requires minimal maintenance and tolerates various soil conditions.
• Versatile Garden Addition: Perfect for various garden themes and attracts butterflies.
• Weed Control: Vigorous growth helps suppress unwanted weeds.
• Free Shipping: Get 4 healthy plants delivered to your door with no shipping cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big do these Walking Iris plants get?

The plants typically grow to around 15 inches tall and spread to form a dense patch.

2. What kind of sunlight do they need?

They prefer shade to dappled shade, with morning sun being ideal. Avoid harsh afternoon sun.

3. How often should I water them?

Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Once established, they are somewhat drought-tolerant but thrive in moist conditions.

4. What is the best way to plant the rhizomes?

Dig shallow holes 10 inches across and 2-4 inches deep. Create a ridge of soil in the middle of each hole, place the rhizome on the ridge, spreading the roots to both sides, cover with soil, and firm with your hands. In clay soil, the top of the rhizome should be slightly exposed; in sandy soil, cover with a maximum of 1 inch of soil.

5. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these Iris plants?

These Iris are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-10b.