Siberian Iris - Peacock Butterfly Miss Apple
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners in cold, wildlife-prone climates.
Discover the Siberian Iris 'Peacock Butterfly Miss Apple,' a captivating rhizome that adds vibrant color and sweet fragrance to your garden. This resilient variety features stunning, multi-colored double blooms in shades of violet, lavender, red, yellow, and gold. Naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, it thrives in full to partial sun and adapts to various soil moisture levels. Ideal for hardiness zones 3 through 8, this perennial promises a beautiful display from late spring to early summer. You will receive one healthy rhizome, ready for planting.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in varied climates needing resilient, moisture-tolerant perennials
- Landscapers seeking unique rosy-pink floral accents
- Homeowners managing gardens with frequent deer or rabbit activity
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing long-season color displays
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts avoiding periodic plant division
- Owners of shaded garden plots lacking consistent sunlight
Performance breakdown
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a wide range of northern and temperate hardiness zones.
Pest Resilience
Naturally deters deer and rabbits to keep your garden intact.
Visual Impact
Multi-colored double blooms provide a striking focal point for landscapes.
Soil Adaptability
Handles both moist and dry conditions with impressive ease.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a sweet, noticeable scent that enhances outdoor living spaces.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that returns reliably with minimal seasonal intervention.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Mature Height
30 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Flower Type
Iris
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Late Spring - Early Summer
Planting Season
Fall or Spring
Features
- Sweetly fragrant double blooms
- Vibrant multi-colored flower display
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Tolerant of moist or dry soils
- Cold hardy for northern climates
- Grows well in wetter soils
- Adaptable to various conditions
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Siberian Iris Peacock Butterfly Miss Apple, focusing on the quality of the rhizomes and the resulting plant beauty. Reviewers consistently praise the healthy, robust rhizomes received, noting excellent packaging and minimal transplant shock. The unique and complex coloration, featuring soft pinks, mauves, and apricot tones, is frequently described as more striking in person than advertised. A key theme is the variety's reliability and hardiness; it thrives in diverse conditions and establishes quickly. While some first year blooms are delayed, the consensus confirms this is a visually stunning, high-performing perennial that delivers exceptional garden impact and is highly recommended.
Know before you buy
Plant your rhizome shallowly, with the top just about 0.5 inches below the soil surface. This ensures the roots are covered while preventing the crown from rotting.
Yes, the 'Miss Apple' Siberian Iris is exceptionally cold-hardy and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 8. It is well-suited for northern climates and will return as a perennial each year.
Absolutely. Unlike many other perennials, this variety is highly adaptable and performs well in consistently moist or even wetter soil conditions, though it remains tolerant of drier spots as well.
When fully grown, this plant reaches a height of approximately 30 inches and a spread of 24 inches. Be sure to space them at least two feet apart to allow for proper air circulation.
Yes, this variety is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a common concern.
You can look forward to the vibrant, multi-colored double blooms appearing from late spring through early summer.
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