Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' ~ Monrovia® Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris southern-living MG_20140731_162245_836

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Airy clusters of tiny rosy pink bell-like flowers bloom on tall spires in early summer and again in late summer attracting butterflies

The fragrant deep pink double flowers fade to soft pink with age and bloom heavily in clusters in late spring and again in fall

OB Viburnum macrocephalum P1000593

Image: Photo by David J

Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar' ~ Monrovia® Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris southern-living MG_20140731_162245_836Monrovia Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris is a deciduous perennial with a clumping habit and long upwards fanning sword like foliage and sturdy central flower stalks. The soft white flowers with buttery yellow falls bloom from late spring to mid summer, attracting bees. Flowers best in full sun and rich, slightly acidic, moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Europe and Central Asia Height: 2' 2. 5' Spread: 2 2. 5' Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness