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Iris unguicularis 'Front Drive'
Front Drive Winter Blooming Iris
Item #: 18523
Zones: 6b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Summer
Height: 15" tall
Origin: Africa, Mediterranean Europe, Northern Africa
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Iris unguicularis 'Front Drive' is a Nancy Goodwin (Montrose Gardens) selection of the winter blooming iris that's unfortunately never had a significant public introduction. The flowers, which top the clump from late fall into early spring, are rich lavender with prominent yellow-brick-road signals leading to the eye, surrounded by a reticulated purple and white backdrop. When the weather is right, each petal is also surrounded by a unique, narrow white border. Morning to half day sun, and a dryish site is best. This is the first time in 19 years that we've had enough to share.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Iris
Flower Color: Blue , Multicolor , Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Winter
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Xeriscaping Plants