Ming Treasure Ampliflora Iris is a large vigorous but sterile deciduous perennial with long, blue green sword-like foliage that fans from the base. Large mid-violet beardless flowers with yellow crests highlighted by white signals bloom in early summer attracting bees. Grows best in part shade with rich, consistently moist well-drained acidic soils.
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Origins: |
Possibly I. tectorum hybrid |
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Height: |
2' - 4' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to viruses and plants with infected leaves should be removed immediately. Slugs and snails can cause significant damage. Mulch in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sedge, Turtlehead, Joe Pye Weed
IMAGE: Plant Delights Nursery, Inc. Iris x ampliflora 'Ming Treasure'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
