Ruffled blooms of blue and white stand tall in the border

Stairway to Heaven Bearded Iris

Ruffled blooms of blue and white stand tall in the border

Gorgeous, medium blue falls with near white standards
Strong stems hold 8-10 buds each
Tall variety for the back of the border

The peaceful blue and white, ruffled blooms reach toward the sky on tall, strong stems. Perfect for the back of the border and as a backdrop for shorter plants in front. Long stems hold 8-10 buds each, creating lots of color early to midseason. Grows 38-40 inches tall. Zones 4-9.

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2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Iris
3A-4B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
5A & 5B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
6A & 6B	8/5/24 - 10/25/24
7A & 7B	8/19/24 - 11/8/24
8A & 8B	8/19/24 - 11/8/24
9A-10B	8/19/24 - 11/8/24
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: Oct 21, 2024 Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 4, 2024

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Iris germanica 'Stairway to Heaven'
Height: 39 - 39
Spacing:38 - 45 cm
Depth:1" deep
Spread:45 - 60 cm
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Not needed
Color: Creamy white standards and medium blue falls
Size: Premium
Blooms: Mid Spring, Late Spring
Zone: 4-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall; cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Foliage: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.