Iris - Butter and Sugar

Backyard Garden perennials  


Iris - Butter and Sugar

The Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’, Iris siberica, has creamy white butter-yellow flowers with greenish yellow veins. Blooming from late spring into summer, it has a plant height of 28” and a spread of 18-24”. Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. The Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ has many uses. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. ... additional info

 

Calla Lily - Crystal Blush The Calla Crystal Blush, 'Zantedeschia', has green broadly shaped foliage with white flowers that attain a slight pink blush color. ‘Crystal Blush’ was voted the best Calla in 2004. It will bloom for 10-11 weeks and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It has a plant height of 14-22” and a plant spread of 12-16”. Being somewhat deer resistant, it is suitable for container growing, as cut flowers and in perennial gardens. ‘Crystal Blush’ is perfect for one who is looking for a bright splash of color in any shady spot.

Iris - Butter and Sugar