Iris 'Open Sky'

Dwarf Bearded Iris

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Fragrant flowers are light blue with a white beard.

Height

9-11 Inches

Spread

8-12 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

April-May

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

It is important to plant so the top of the rhizome is showing. Planting them deeper will result in little flowering and may increase susceptibility to diseases and other problems.

When to Divide

fall or spring after flowering

Good Companions

Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Cushion Spurge (Euphorbia polychroma), Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum var. striatum)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Fragrant
•	Cut Flowers

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray-Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained