Iris sibirica 'Blue Bird' | Siberian Iris | Sapphire Blue Perennial | Deer Resistant | Fall 2026 Pre-Order

Bring graceful beauty to your garden with Iris sibirica 'Blue Bird', a classic Siberian Iris prized for its brilliant sapphire-blue blooms and elegant, grass-like foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this hardy perennial produces striking flowers atop sturdy stems that sway beautifully in the breeze.

Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes, 'Blue Bird' thrives in moist, well-drained soil while remaining surprisingly drought tolerant once established. Its upright clumping habit, deer resistance, and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

A favorite among butterflies and beneficial pollinators, this long-lived perennial provides years of dependable color and architectural interest.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Iris sibirica 'Blue Bird'
• Common Name: Siberian Iris
• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Sapphire Blue
• Foliage: Narrow, Arching Green Leaves
• Height: 24–30 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright Clumping
• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water: Moderate to High
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9
• Features: Deer Resistant, Pollinator Friendly, Moisture Loving, Low Maintenance, Excellent Cut Flower

Perfect For

• Rain gardens
• Pond edges
• Cottage gardens
• Woodland borders
• Pollinator gardens
• Perennial borders
• Moist garden beds
• Cut flower gardens
• Naturalized landscapes

Planting Partners

• Astilbe
• Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
• Queen of the Prairie (Filipendula rubra)
• Columbine (Aquilegia)
• Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
• Japanese Forest Grass
• Hosta
• Ferns

Care Tips

Plant in fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Performs best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Water regularly during establishment. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and divide clumps every 3–4 years to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.