Iris 'Lacy Snowflake'

Iris Snow Flake

Iris ‘Lacy Snowflake’ is a bearded iris valued for its elegant white blooms with delicately ruffled petals and soft lacy texture. The flowers appear in late spring on sturdy upright stems above sword-like blue-green foliage, creating a refined vertical accent in the garden. Its crisp white color gives strong contrast among spring perennials.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in · Height: 30–36 in
USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Upright, clumping

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; prefers average to slightly lean soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for perennial borders, cutting gardens, and mixed sunny beds where vertical spring bloom and clean white color are desired.

Care:
Plant rhizomes shallowly in full sun with excellent drainage. Divide every 3–4 years after flowering to maintain vigor and bloom performance. Avoid excessive mulch over rhizomes.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

30-36''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No