Iris bearded 'Cable Car'

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Cable Car Bearded Iris

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Description

Glowing, large honey brown blooms begin in mid season (May/June) and go on and on. Superb foliage. Very popular with landscape professionals. More heat and drought tolerant than other types. Does well in Southern California. Needs at least half day of sun or more. Doesn't need fertile soil. Top with compost and gypsum twice a year. It can reach 40" tall.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Gold, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.