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Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
Origin: Garden Origin |
Flower Color: Purple |
Bloomtime: Year-round |
Height: 1-2 feet |
Width: 2-3 feet |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Deer Tolerant: Yes |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag' (Tall Purple Bearded Iris) - This familiar 15"-20" tall little gem is found in old home sites throughout America. Small "Van Gogh style" clear purple blooms have bluish beards and a spicy fragrance. Erect, spiky foliage is very heat and cold tolerant. (Information from Greenwood Nursery). May also be known as Traditional Purple or Unknown purple. This is an old variety that has long been in cultivation in California gardens. There is some speculation that it is the same as 'Crimson King', a 1893 hybrid credited to Peter Barr, a British nurseryman (founder of Barr & Sons Nursery) of the late 19th century.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Iris 'Grandma's Purple Flag'. |
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