Siberian iris
Iris 'Lady Vanessa'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Red-violet falls and light purple standards Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Siberian Iris (Iris 'Lady Vanessa') once a week in the summertime, providing deep watering, soaking the soil about 8-10 inches down. In the wintertime, water less regularly but still deep, giving the soil about 4-6 inches of water. Always check the soil before watering, and only water if it feels dry.
sunlight
Siberian iris (Iris 'Lady Vanessa') will do best in full to partial sunlight. If planted in a spot that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, it should do well. If planted in partial or filtered sunlight, the sun should be present for at least 4 to 5 hours each day. During the heat of the summer, it may be beneficial to provide a little light shade for this iris in areas with very hot or dry climates.
pruning
Siberian iris (Iris 'Lady Vanessa') should be pruned once a year in late summer to early autumn, after the flowers have finished flowering. Pruning should be done by lightly cutting back the foliage to a height of 6-8 inches above soil level. Dead, withered, and damaged foliage should be cut off at the base of the plant. Additionally, any flowering stalks that have seeded should be trimmed close to the base of the clump. Prune away any flower stems that are damaged or diseased to keep the plant healthy. Doing this will help promote new growth in the following spring and result in a fuller, brighter plant.
