Iris sibirica Chartreuse Bounty - Siberian Iris

Iris siberica 'Chartreuse Bounty' owes its name to its large spring flowers, which are both white and chartreuse, a particularly invigorating yellow-green. Enhance your flower beds, borders, and water features with this bright variety. Siberian irises adapt to any soil that is not too dry, with a preference for moist to wet soils. They are also easy to grow.

Iris sibirica is a rhizomatous perennial plant from the Iridaceae family. In its natural state, this deciduous plant grows on heathlands and moist meadows in central and eastern Europe, northeastern Turkey, and Russia. In France, it is considered an endangered and protected species. The varieties offered are mainly the result of hybridisation between I. sibirica and I. sanguinea. Their flowers are usually larger and display a great diversity of colours.

Iris sibirica 'Chartreuse Bounty' was obtained in 1883 by Curruer McEwen. This robust perennial forms a clump of linear, upright leaves, about 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) tall. In May-June, bright bicoloured flowers emerge from the clump, measuring 80cm (32in) tall. The 3 sepals are cream, marbled with chartreuse, a yellow tending towards green. The 3 petals and stigmas are white. In autumn, its leaves turn yellow and dry up.

To create a mass effect, plant Iris sibirica 'Chartreuse Bounty' in groups or with other varieties with complementary colours such as Siberian iris 'Moon Silk' or 'Snow Crest'.

'Chartreuse Bounty' appreciates moist soils, making it perfect for beds with moist ground or for decorating the surroundings of your pond or water feature. In terms of soil, it adapts quite well and can even withstand drought once established. It will enhance flower beds or mixed borders in the company of other perennial plants that love moist soil. Create a white flower bed with Astilbe 'Avalanche', summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), and the herbaceous peony 'Duchesse de Nemours', which will create delightful spring bouquets.