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Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris
Iris germanica 'Better Together'
Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris
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Soft lavender purple standards over deep, nearly black-purple falls. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, from clay to sand, dry to moist, and alkaline to acidic. Best bloom performance occurs with full sun and some supplemental water through harsh summers.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris get?
About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Better Together Light and Dark Purple Bearded Iris wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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