Iris 'Jurassic Park'
Discover the award-winning Iris 'Jurassic Park,' a stunning perennial celebrated for its vibrant bicolored blooms and impressive stature. This variety features canary yellow standards and ruffled lavender-blue falls with intricate yellow veining, emitting a subtle fragrance. It blooms from mid-spring to early summer, with a potential rebloom in late summer to early fall. Ideal for borders, beds, and containers, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and its cut flowers add elegance to arrangements. Thriving in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil, it's also deer-resistant and hardy in zones 3-9.
$21.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3269
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- High Visual Impact
- Reliable Perennial Performance
- Low Maintenance Once Established
Who should skip it
- Susceptibility to Rot
- Requires Periodic Division
- Limited Bloom Window
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
Flower Species
Iris
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Fragrance Level
Mild Fragrance
Pet Safe
False
Growth Habit
Mounding
Features
- Award-winning variety with multiple accolades
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Fragrant blooms with mild scent
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Reblooming potential for extended color
- Deer-resistant for garden protection
- Easy to plant, divide, and multiply
- Mounding habit with moderate growth
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Iris 'Jurassic Park' for its spectacular and unique coloration. The deep smoky purple and maroon tones, enhanced by dramatic ruffling, are consistently described as exceptional garden standouts. Reviewers confirm the blooms match catalog descriptions, validating expectations for this premium cultivar. Rhizome health upon arrival is also rated highly, indicating robust planting material. While some patience is needed for full establishment, the long term performance is reliable. Although the initial cost is noted as high, most enthusiasts agree the stunning aesthetic impact justifies the investment for serious collectors seeking dramatic color.
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