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Iris germanica Pleasant Peasant
Pleasant Peasant Bearded Iris
- » Fragrant
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Golden yellow blossoms
- » Long blooming
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:30-34 in
- Spread:18-24 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Pleasant Peasant' is the luminous solution to lightening a dark corner in an otherwise sunny landscape. Bright, ruffled golden yellow standards and falls are accented with a tangerine beard and light mahogany veining. As a bonus, these enticing blooms will reel in you and the butterflies with its sweet, spicy fragrance.
Attributes
| • | Long Blooming |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris germanica Pleasant Peasant
Plant in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil. Feed in early spring with a low-nitrogen fertilizer, with a second light application about a month after bloom. Remove dead or damaged foliage and spent blooms as needed, and cut back foliage in fall to 6". Divide every 3-5 years.