Iris - Butter and Sugar

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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 information

 

Grass - Slender Veldt The Grass 'Slender Veldt Grass', Pennisetum spathiolatum, has slender leaves that grow to 12", with blooms that reach another 2-3 feet higher. It has the perfect vertical accent with its "see-through" form. This South African native is drought tolerant but needs good drainage. A large container show-off. Slender Veldt grasses have unique bunny tail flower spikes studded with black seeds that rise from this easy to grow beauty. The gray-green evergreen foliage adds interest to yur plantings.

Iris - Butter and Sugar