Perennials
Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' (Siberian Iris)
Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'
Also known as Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris
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About This Plant
Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' (Siberian Iris), 'Butter and Sugar', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
Irises 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.
Full 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.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'
- Common name
- Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris
- Mature size
- 24-30 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Purple, Blue, White, Yellow, Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested