Bearded Iris Califlora Sugar Blues
Best vibrant blooms for gardeners seeking extended color and easy care.
This reblooming iris offers a cooling periwinkle-blue hue with a heavenly fragrance. Grown for hardiness in tough conditions, it's drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. It's also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable bloomer for zones 3-10.
$16.20
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Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring continuous floral displays from spring to fall.
- Homeowners seeking elegant, eye-catching garden accents.
- Busy individuals wanting beautiful, low-maintenance perennials.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady spots or heavy clay soil.
- Novice gardeners unfamiliar with proper drainage and watering needs.
- Those preferring truly 'plant-and-forget' garden solutions.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Frequency
Reliable reblooming capability extends the floral display well into autumn.
Hardiness
Proven drought tolerance makes these rhizomes exceptionally resilient in harsh climates.
Pest Resistance
Natural deterrents keep deer and rabbits from snacking on your garden.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, perfect for low-effort landscaping.
Aesthetic Impact
Vivid periwinkle ruffles provide a striking, high-contrast visual focal point.
Fragrance Intensity
Subtle, heavenly scent adds a sensory layer without overpowering the garden.
Key Specs
Bulb Type
Rhizome
Plant Type
Flower
Spacing
8-12 inches
Bloom Season
Spring and Late Summer to Fall
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Zones
3-10; Re-blooms Zones 5-10
Benefits
Drought tolerant, low maintenance, reliable bloomer
Mature Height
32-36 inches
Fragrant
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
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