Iris bearded 'Cable Car'
Cable Car Bearded Iris
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.