{"product_id":"iris-reticulata-purple-gem-dwarf-iris","title":"Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem' (Dwarf Iris)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris reticulata 'Purple Gem' (Dwarf Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Purple Gem', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrises range from sun-loving Bearded Iris (rhizomatous, drought-tolerant) to wet-loving Siberian and Japanese Iris. Spectacular spring or early summer flowers in nearly every color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained for bearded; moist for Siberian\/Japanese soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 9. Bearded irises need shallow planting (rhizome at soil surface). Watch for iris borer in some regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Red Columbine), \u003cstrong\u003eTellima grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fringecups), or \u003cstrong\u003eDicentra formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4.5-inch","offer_id":44010074341464,"sku":"01632204","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/iris-reticulata-purple-gem-dwarf-iris","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}