Iris sibirica 'Kaboom' Japanese Gardens

Iris sibirica 'Kaboom' Japanese GardensIncredible double rich blue purple flowers have contrasting yellow and white signals on lower petals. The form is tall and slender in narrow clumps. The magnificent blooms appear in late spring or early summer, and it a frequent re bloomer. Tolerant of deer, rabits, drought, salt, and boggy soils. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Especially for the purple lover.

and is drought tolerant

The lovely mauve flowers cover the plant from August through October on attractive grey-green foliage

so it is here in our purple section

but only 2 feet across

When light colored foliage plants are positioned in front of this magnificent plant

the bloom is absolutely mind blowing

Excellent for  troughs or rock gardens

There have been many of these named

It is evergreen and in winter the foliage picks up tones of pink

Will grow to 8 ft tall and wide

Typical look in summer of other cultivars

The blooms are large