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Absolute Treasure Bearded Iris

A fitting name for a sky-blue beauty

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Absolute Treasure Bearded Iris

A fitting name for a sky-blue beauty

Pastel blue standards and falls
Pleasing fragrance
Light yellow beards

Zone 4-9
Height 42 - 60 inches
Flowering Date Blooms late spring to early summer
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Ship As #1 RHIZOME

Availability: Out of Stock

SKU: #07606

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Rarely does a name capture the essence of a flower so completely. Absolute Treasure is a covetable, unique iris with pastel blue beauty and a heavenly fragrance. Noted for its superior flower form and seductive perfume, this soft blue iris has won the Wister Medal, Dykes Medal, an Honorable Mention, an Award of Merit, and our hearts. Absolute Treasure is an absolute favorite in our test gardens, where its heavily ruffled blooms and light yellow veining shine all day long. A sky blue bloom with butter-yellow beards, Absolute Treasure grows beautifully in various climates. Easy to grown and deer-resistant. Iris germanica "Absolute Treasure"

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Botanical Name:
Iris germanica 'Absolute Treasure'
Form: Perennial (rhizome)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit: 42 - 60 inches
Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Flowering Date: Blooms late spring to early summer
Planting Instructions: Set rhizome so only bottom half is below ground level. Firm well and water thoroughly. Plant where they will get at least 5 hours of sun per day.
Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates and remove in early spring before growth starts.
Shipped: #1 RHIZOME
Growth Rate: Medium
Shipping Season: Fall
Flower Color: Yellow, Blue
Flower Form: 41/2" flowers are fan-shaped, with three drooping petals called falls and three upright petals called standards.
Foliage Type: Glaucous-green, sword-like fans of stiff upright leaves with some dying back in colder climates in winter.
Resistance: Deer Resistant
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after blooming. In late fall, cut back foliage to 6" fans. Clean plant debris before winter to prevent borers overwintering.
Soil Requirement: Well drained preferred. Quite tolerant of a wide range of soils.
Watering Requirement: Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
Additional Information: All irises are toxic. Do not ingest.
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Orders for in-stock seeds, general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping time frames outlined below:

Zone	Select Iris & Daylilies
2023 Fall Shipping Schedule
3A-4B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5A	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
5B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
6A & 6B	8/7/23 - 10/27/23
7A	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
7B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
8A & 8B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
9A-10B	8/21/23 - 11/10/23
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-6B: 10/23/23 Zones 7A-10B: 11/6/23