Bumblebee Delight
True to their name these irises look like a collection of bumblebees with their distinctive dark red/brown and yellow blooms.
Plant Description
True to their name these irises look like a collection of bumblebees with their distinctive dark red/brown and yellow blooms. They are a variety of miniature tall bearded irises growing to 20 inches or less but are still a beautiful addition to any border. These plants form clumps of sword-shaped leaves. They generally bloom easily in late spring.
Light Needs:
Full sun
Watering Needs:
Needs average water, water regularly but do not overwater
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 20”
Growth Width: 12-18”
Key Feature:
Dark red falls contrast with yellow rims and yellow standards to give the look of a bumblebee
Blooms:
Late spring to early summer
Landscape Uses:
Borders and cut flowers
Pronunciation:
bʌm-bl̩-bidi-lait
Plant Type:
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Light green
Flower Color:
Yellow and dark red/brown
Blooms:
Late spring to early summer
Climate Zone:
3-9
Average Size:
20” to 12-18” high and wide
Growth Rate:
Medium
Grows Well With:
Day Lilies, Echinacea, Lavender, Sedum, Gaillardia, Rudbeckia and Phlox
Instructions:
These flowers should be fertilized in early spring and again in late summer. They like a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years in August.
Water:Full sun
Sunlight:average water needs, water regularly but do not overwater
Special Uses
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flowers
- Rock Garden
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