zigzag iris
Iris brevicaulis
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cormlet Propagation,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Deep bluish purple with yellow-crested falls Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Zigzag iris (Iris brevicaulis) is an attractive perennial that will bring a pop of color to the garden, provided it is given the right care. This plant should be watered weekly during the growing season (spring and summer). Water at the base near the crown of the plant, taking care to avoid wetting the foliage. Use enough water to moisten the entire root ball. The soil should not be soggy, just moist. Reduce watering in the winter months when the plant is dormant.
sunlight
Zigzag iris (Iris brevicaulis) plants prefer areas that provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The ideal time to receive this is early in the morning and late in the afternoon when the sunlight is not too intense. This species appreciates partial shade as well, but if the location receives less light overall, it will have a hard time blooming or survive in its entirety. During extremely hot summer days it may be beneficial to provide a slight shade to avoid sun-scorching of the leaves.
pruning
The zigzag iris (Iris brevicaulis) should be pruned once a year, typically in late autumn or early winter. It is important to prune the plant back so that it will remain short and manageable. To prune, remove old and damaged foliage from the outer sections of the plant, but be sure to leave some growth on the crown. Because the zigzag iris can become a bit leggy, it is important to prune the sides of the plant to reduce its height and allow for new growth. Overall, it is best to keep the pruning to a minimum to ensure the safety of the flowers.
