Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris
Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
An absolutely stunning late spring bloomer! As you know, true blue flowers are very rare. This is one of the closest blues we've seen - a true, clear deep purple-blue. What a beauty! This variety features velvety petals with a romantic ruffled edge and contrasting yellow highlights.
The gorgeous Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris (Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet') are such elegant flowers. Lean and sword-shaped strappy leaves are paired with a knock-out supermodel of a flower! Each spring, your landscape would be an exquisite experience for you and your guests. Many of your guests will be the winged kind as fluttering bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds arrive to sip nectar!
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9 and are fast-growing garden gems growing up to 3 feet in height and around 2 feet wide. Loving moisture and sun, Iris are seldom bothered by Deer and rabbits and are generally pest and disease-free!
Planting and Application:
Be bold in using these plants in your yard. This is the kind of plant that makes gardening fun. This color draws your eye, so we suggest amplifying your existing focal points. An example of this would be to plant them at the base of a special sculpture in your landscape. Using these special flowers will only enhance the effect of the artwork.
Iris will naturalize into their space, although you'll always want more of them. Massing multiple plants grouped together is the best way to use them, although we do have several ideas for you to consider in terms of placement. Use these ideas as jumping-off points for your personal style.
Because the color resembles deep water, why not consider planting a drift, using multiple plants along a path to mimic the flow of water? They tolerate moist soil, so why not plant them in the splash zone of a bubbler fountain, Rain Garden, or the edge of a pond? Include special collected rocks and let them shine in this special setting.
Plant a long, thin border of these around spring-flowering shrubs. You'll love the layered look of this fabulous edging plant. The color will work beautifully with purple, yellow, and blue flowers!
Try as a 'Thriller' in springtime container gardens. You'll love using these in your cut flower arrangements. Any way you use this beautiful plant, its sophisticated grace will delight you!
- Impressive Deep Blue/Royal Purple Fragrant Blooms
- Beautiful Strappy Upright Sword-Like Foliage
- Clump Forming Spring Flowering Perennial
- Pollinator Magnet & Gorgeous Ruffled Cut Flowers
- Sun Gardens, Wetlands, Pollinator Gardens, Groupings & Containers
#ProPlantTips For Care
These perennial Iris need full sun to flower best. Any well-drained soil type with moderate to high moisture is perfect for Siberian Iris and in average garden conditions, add a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and protect the roots.
Deadhead the flowers as they fade and trim back the foliage in the autumn. Every 3-5 years, divide the clumps and rearrange the rhizomes to keep them in tight formation and to prevent them from being buried too deeply, preferring to be planted more shallowly in the ground.
When planting or transplanting Iris plants, the top 1/3 of each rhizome should be exposed to light and air, and just 2/3 of it should be below ground for best results. For the winter, loosely cover your Iris in a layer of clean leaves, straw or compost, pulling it away in the spring.
- Full Sun Perennials
- Loves High to Average Moisture
- Well-Drained Rich Soil
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Trim Stems in Late Autumn
- Deer & Rabbit-Resistant
Order several of these bold and frilly Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris today at Nature Hills Nursery and transform your landscape into a spring spectacle!
