Iris pseudata 'Shiryukyo' ('Purple Dragon's Valley')

Common Name: Pseudata Iris

This midseason to late season bloomer produces reddish purple standards with a deep purple marking that outlines the bright yellow signal above dark green foliage. We've observed this iris to be very vigorous.

Pseudata Iris are a cross between Iris pseudocorus and Iris ensata ("pseudata" is combination of both names). Iris pseudata creates the best of both species-the hybrid vigor, the higher bud count, color blend, eye signals, a longer season of bloom, and the plants are sterile and do not seed around.

Height:

45.0-54.0 Inches

Spread:

48.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Iris pseudata grows best in moist soils and sun. Although it tolerates part shade, plant in full sun for best performance. This plant will do very well in standing water, such as water or rain gardens, as well as normal gardening conditions.

Awards

American Iris Society Honorable Mention -- 2011

Characteristics