Iris orientalis ‘Shelford Giant’ (Iris orientalis 'Shelford Giant') | Perennials | Plants

Iris orientalis ‘Shelford Giant’

Iris orientalis 'Shelford Giant'

Common Name: Iris orientalis ‘Shelford Giant’
Genus: Iris
Species: orientalis
Cultivar: 'Shelford Giant'

The Greek translation of the word Iris means ‘rainbow’; probably a reference to the wide range of flower colours in this Genus.

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Category: Perennials

Height: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: June
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Colour: Blue/Green
Flower Colour: White, Yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

This beardless Iris spreads by swollen underground stems (rhizomes). Iris orientalis ‘Shelford Giant’ has long, erect, strap-like leaves that are evergreen and last throughout the winter. The yellow and white flowers are produced in early summer.