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IRIS sibirica Maranatha

Royal purple flowers. June-July. Sheathes of grassy leaves. Ht. 90cm. Sp. 60cm. Bog, moist soil or dry soil once established. Lime tolerant. Full sun or part shade. Bred by Steve Varner in 1973.

The Siberian iris is native to Turkey where it grows in swampy ground. In cultivation it is an amenable plant. It is unfussy as to soil and will grow in anything from the heaviest clay to the lightest sandy soil (once established). Happy in full sun, they also thrive in part shade. After planting Siberian Irises needs no special care, being disease free and untroubled by pests. For full details please visit our Iris Page

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Plant Details: IRIS sibirica Maranatha

Plant: IRIS

Species: sibirica

Variety: Maranatha

Common name: Siberian Iris

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: Turkey

Flower colour: Blue

Flower month: Jun, Jul

Foliage colour: Green

Hardy: Hardy

Soil type: Any soil

Aspect: Part Shade, Sun

Evergreen: Deciduous

Height: 80

Spread: 60

Flower type: Single

Flower attribute: Elegant

Foliage style: Arch Foliage Habit

Leaf colour: Green

Seed month: Aug, Sep, Oct

Seed colour: Brown

Self: NO

Naturalising: YES

Protect from slugs: Yes

Winter grow conditions: O

Container Compost: Peat Substitute Compost

Year of introduction: YES

Web rating: Woottens Plants rating 7/10

Special uses: Deer Proof, Rabbit Proof, Marine

Pot Size: Bareroot

Sub Group: Sibirica

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