Iris Bearded 'Dusky Challenger'

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Dusky Challenger Bearded Iris

  
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Description

This award-winning bearded Iris can grow up to 39". It has large, dramatic, dark purple-bluish blooms on well branched stalks. It blooms in the spring. This is a very popular variety.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Green

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.