Expert Gardener African Butterfly Iris (2.5 Quart) Yellow Blooming Evergreen Perennial - Full Sun Live Outdoor Plant

The Butterfly African Iris is a reliable spring bloomer with dynamic orchid-like blooms. Its flowers are ornate and bright yellow with orange-burgundy spots toward the center. Furthermore, these blossoms repeatedly rebloom throughout spring. The foliage is long and spear-shaped with a blue-green hue. They have a naturally clumping habit and can spread to 4 ft. W at maturity. Looking for a planting solution for an area with wet soil. Look no further. This variety thrives in wet soil. Additionally, it shines in water gardens. The Butterfly African Iris is hardy from USDA Zones 8b to 11. However, gardeners in colder zones may consider growing this variety in a container and bringing it into an enclosed porch or garage in winter. It grows well in average quality soil and in Full Sun to Partial Sun exposure. Water your new plantings 3 times to 4 times per week to help establish deep roots. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in early spring. These Irises are well-established in a 2.5 qt. pot and will tend to range between 18 in. to 24 in. tall. They are not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival. When planting this Iris, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball a half inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow-release granular fertilizer in Spring. Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

• Key Feature: Produces soft yellow flowers with striking brown-maroon markings from spring through fall.
• Mature Size Info: Grows 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide in clumps.
• Sun Exposure Info: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• USDA Growing Zone Info: Hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11.
• Landscape Use: Ideal for borders, mass plantings, water-wise gardens, and around ponds or water features.
• Pruning Info: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage continued blooming; trim back old foliage in late winter or early spring.
• Watering Info: Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering.
• Fertilizing Info: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and midsummer to promote healthy foliage and blooms.
• Average Shipping Size: 12-16 inches tall X 12-16 inches wide
• Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival
• Ships from Alabama - Customers beyond the Southeast US should place orders from early fall to late spring to avoid heat damage in transit
• Placing a large order? Consider ordering 1-2 plants to ensure that they will meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project