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    Iris 'Gerald Darby'

    Gerald Darby Robust Iris

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    Item #: 1708

    Zones: 4a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: United States Hybrid

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


    Iris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular hybrid of our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor. The base of the upright green foliage is bright purple...especially so in early spring. Rising out of the green foliage in spring is a black purple bloom scape to 24" topped with blue purple flowers, typical of I. virginica. Iris x robusta 'Gerald Darby' is happy growing in shallow standing water or in typical garden soils. This is really a fun plant for color conscious designers.