Iris ‘Mariposa Skies’ (Reblooming Bearded Iris)

Sweetly fragrant, award-winner Iris ‘Mariposa Skies’ is a remarkable reblooming iris with large, gently ruffled blooms. Very light blue standards delicately flushed with deep blue-violet midribs float elegantly above a sea of medium blue-violet falls with slightly paler edges. Rising 33 inches high (82 cm) atop a lovely blue-green sword-shaped foliage, ‘Mariposa Skies’ is understandably a very popular reblooming iris.

• Easy to grow, it is deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.
• Won the Honorable Mention Award in 1998 and the Award of Merit in 2001 as an indication of its many fabulous qualities.
• Profuse bloomer, it will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms in late spring or early summer and rebloom in late summer or early fall.
• Performs best in full sun in humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade but best flowering and disease resistance occur in full sun. Good soil drainage is essential to prevent rot issues.
• Grows from creeping rhizomes which store food produced by the sword-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves and form large clumps over time
• A welcomed addition to herbaceous borders, sunny courtyards, or urban gardens where the sword-like foliage and vibrant color will combine harmoniously with the stones and angular hardscaping. Roses also provide a lovely backdrop to this tall variety.
• The best time to plant bearded irises is July through September. Container-grown iris can be planted in the spring.
• All parts may cause discomfort if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Bearded irises are classified by height and flower size into 6 groups. Since these groups bloom at slightly different times, combining specimens from different groups will extend your color display for a couple of weeks.