Terra Firma German Iris Trio

Three earthy colored iris

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Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 36 inches
Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Mid spring, re-blooms late summer to early fall

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Terra Firma German Iris Trio

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Our Terra Firma German Iris Trio includes one each of Paprika Fono's German Iris, Sordid Lives German Iris and Color Strokes German Iris. Paprika Fono's is a uniquely colored rebloomer, named for its earthy, spice-inspired coloring! Sordid Lives has pure white standards that cast a gorgeous contrast to the intricate coloration of the falls, which amaze in golden yellow mingled with deep red and a gold border. Color Strokes is an eye-catching modern hybrid that offers lush, well-formed blooms in a magnificent and totally unique coloration. Iris germanica 'Paprika Fono's', 'Sordid Lives', 'Color Strokes'

Product Details

Season Fall
Unit of Measure3
Botanical NameIris germanica 'Paprika Fono's', 'Sordid Lives', 'Color Strokes'
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
State RestrictionsAE AK GU HI PR
Spread18 - 24 inches
Spacing15 - 18 inches
Hardiness Zone4-9
Flowering DateMid spring, re-blooms late summer to early fall
Planting InstructionsSet rhizome so bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
Winter CareMulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Flower Color:mixed
Flower Form5" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Foliage TypeGlaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Soil RequirementWell drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Watering RequirementAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
PruningRemove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Additional InformationCollection includes: Paprika Fono's Iris, Sordid Lives Iris, Color Strokes Iris
ShippedBAREROOT
Height/Habit36 inches
Growth RateMedium

Shipping Information

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

Zone	Iris Rhizomes
2018 Fall Shipping Schedule
1A - 5B	8/13/18 - 11/2/18
6A-6B	8/13/18 - 11/2/18
7A	8/13/18 - 11/16/18
7B-10B	8/20/18 - 11/16/18
Last Order Date	Zones 1-6: 10/29/18 Zones 7-10: 11/12/18