‘Matinata’ German bearded iris - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
great cut flowers
low-maintenance
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
striking foliage
tolerates clay soil
tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 9
Mature Height:: 18-24in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
shade (northern exposure)
sun (8+ hrs)
sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant once established
Bloom Color:: purple
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green

Description

8-10 deep purple flowers per plant — makes an excellent cutting flower. Like most bearded iris, this variety requires little maintenance and grows in almost any sunny spot. Striking!