Priscilla of Corinth Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Priscilla of Corinth'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Bulb
Plant Family: Iridaceae
Plant Description: This lightly scented iris produces lovely, ruffled, peachy pink blooms with a bright orange beard in the spring, reliably reblooming in zones 5-10 in late summer to early fall. Its delicate appearance belies its ability to withstand drought and heat. A charming addition to the perennial bed, it is deer and rabbit resistant and beloved by pollinators.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Bulb
Plant Care: Bulb (ornamental bulbous plants, typically spring-blooming and otherwise dormant):
Remove spent blooms once they begin to fade. Cut back leaves to the ground once they begin to die back.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3" tall x 18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Peach, Orange
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer, Spring, Early Fall
Bloom Period: Apr - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Rock Garden
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Reliable rebloomer in zones 5-10.
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