Iris unguicularis 'Walter Butt'
iris
- Perennial
- 20-40 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Evergreen
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | December - April |
| Flower colour | lavender |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Iris unguicularis 'Walter Butt' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Iris |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Common names |
NL: iris EN: iris FR: Iris DE: Schwertlilien |
| Breeder | 1962 - E.B. Anderson |
| Origin | Africa, North |
