Iris 'Rare Treat' (Bearded Iris)

Tall Bearded Iris 'Rare Treat', Iris Germanica 'Rare Treat', Early Midseason Irises

Iris 'Rare Treat' is a striking Tall Bearded Iris with pure white blooms accented with purple-blue stitches on its attractively ruffled edges. This strong early midseason bloomer produces up to 6-7 buds on beautifully branching stems, resulting in a long-lasting floral display. 'Rare Treat' introduces a powerful and beautiful statement in the spring garden, rising up to 34 inches tall over stunning blue-green sword-shaped foliage.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring, Early Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18"-24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Wall-Side Borders
Iris 'Rare Treat' (Bearded Iris) | Tall Bearded Iris 'Rare Treat', Iris Germanica 'Rare Treat', Early Midseason Irises || Iris 'Rare Treat' is a striking Tall Bearded Iris with pure white blooms accented with purple-blue stitches on its attractively ruffled edges. This strong early midseason bloomer produces up to 6-7 buds on beautifully branching stems, resulting in a long-lasting floral display. 'Rare Treat' introduces a powerful and beautiful statement in the spring garden, rising up to 34 inches tall over stunning blue-green sword-shaped foliage.
Full Sun, Late Spring, Early Summer, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Wall-Side Borders
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