Perennial

Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’

Siberian Iris 'Butter And Sugar'
Hardiness H7

Creamy-white standards and butter-yellow falls give Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ a distinctive two-tone early-summer flower. This Siberian iris reaches around 70 to 80cm and thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive soil, making it particularly useful beside ponds and in reliably moist borders.
SKU: IRIS-50-Y
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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Growth Habit
Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Coastal Areas
  • Flower Borders
  • Against Wall

Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ Description

Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is a clump-forming Siberian iris with slender, upright blue-green foliage and elegant flowers held on stems around 70 to 80cm high. The standards are creamy white with a soft yellow sheen, while the falls are flushed a clear butter yellow towards their centres. Flowers appear in early summer above the narrow grassy leaves. Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but is not permanently stagnant. Unlike bearded irises, Siberian types appreciate generous moisture during active growth and suit pond margins, rain gardens and damp perennial borders. They are very hardy and dependable in Ireland. Remove old flower stems after blooming and divide congested clumps in late summer or early autumn.

Planting Guide for Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’

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