Iris x spuria 'Rose Ark'
Iris x spuria 'Rose Ark'
Spuria Iris
This tall, underutilized species has beautiful ruffled rose petals with a chartreuse flush toward the center of the petals which compliment the white styles and stigmas nicely. Long-lived and carefree, it is also one of the best for cut flowers. Blooms in summer.  (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 3-5' tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Potentially Toxic Potentially ToxicShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil