Pinkerton Japanese Iris

Opening from reddish-pink buds, "Pinkerton" blooms are beautiful and exotic-looking. It's six ruffled falls are etched with darker veins and yellow centers, and crests are rimmed with a deeper pink.  Bloom size on 'Pinkerton' is consistent with other Japanese Iris at 7" wide, nearly twice the size of some Siberian Iris. These plants are later to bloom, sometimes not flowering until a month after Siberian Iris have started.  Botanical name: Iris ensata 'Pinkerton'  Form: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9  Flower Color: Pink, yellow Foliage type: Flat, linear, vein-less, upright, grass-like in appearance Bloom time: June-July Height: 18-20 inches Spread: 18-24 inches Light requirements: Full sun Plant depth: Shallow hole with root crown a half inch above soil line   See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Growing Tips and Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library to learn more about peonies and how to grow them. Irises need at least half a day of sun an