{"product_id":"iris-siberica-butter-and-sugar","title":"Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Siberian iris cultivar known for its creamy white standards and soft butter yellow falls. It offers a refined two toned appearance and thrives in moist garden conditions, making it ideal for borders and water adjacent plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture especially during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This cultivar is derived from Siberian iris species native to Europe and Asia, widely adapted in ornamental gardens across the U.S. for its graceful form and wet soil tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts swallowtails and spring Azure butterflies that frequent moist gardens in search of nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by sweat bees and native solitary bees drawn to its open blooms for pollen access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages hoverflies and lacewing larvae that help control aphids and support ecosystem balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for upright growth and air circulation while maintaining a full appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rain gardens, pond edges, or perennial beds where moist conditions and delicate contrast are desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Feathery flower plumes and tolerance for wet soil complement the iris form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia dentata (Leopard Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large textured leaves and bold yellow blooms echo the iris tones while thriving in similar conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Guacamole'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad green foliage with creamy variegation contrasts and fills out moisture loving beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaltha palustris (Marsh Marigold)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright yellow spring blooms add seasonal overlap and color harmony near water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles Golden Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fine, arching golden grass adds graceful movement and mirrors the butter yellow falls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948301541537,"sku":"IRIS SIBERICA BUTTER and SUGAR","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/irsbutsug.jpg?v=1585923314","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/iris-siberica-butter-and-sugar","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}