Iris versicolor Dark Aura

Unique plant boasts memorable foliage just as striking as its flower. Dark Aura's allure rests in its elegant yet bold purple-blue coloration that flows easily from its blooms into the distinctive sword-shaped leaves. Gorgeous flowers emerge in late-spring gardens and landscape. They're especially nice in perennial borders and mixed arrangements near the edge of a pond, stream or other water feature. They grow well in moist soil and can even grow in 1-2" of water, but will also perform elsewhere in the garden as long as the soil isn't too dry. Later in the growing season, the deep red-purple foliage changes to a two-tone coloration as the top halves turn to green. Makes a striking presentation when planted in groupings of three, five or more. Butterflies and other pollinators love this variety and will seek it out readily. Deer resistant. No. 1 roots.

Hardiness Zones 4-9
Mature Height 36 - 48 inches
Bloom Time Late Spring
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As5-6 FT Bare Root

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Botanical Name: Iris versicolor 'Dark Aura'

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SKU: #89439

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Restricted States US:
AE AK AZ CA CT GU HI ID MT NJ NV OR PR UT WA
Botanical Name:
Iris versicolor 'Dark Aura'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
5-6 FT
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Butterfly

Flower Color:
Blue, Purple
Flower Form:
Iris
Foliage Type:
Sword-shaped
Mature Spread:
18 inches
Spacing:
15 - 18 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Roots should be just below the soil surface with the crown at the soil level.
Soil Moisture:
Prefers moist soil
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil

Winter Care:
None special

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

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Iris versicolor Dark Aura