Iris ‘Matinata’ - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials that last
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 sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), shade (northern exposure), sun (8+ hrs), sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant
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!