Description
Iris 'Pegaletta' is a Louisiana iris, often sold as Iris louisiana 'Pegaletta' (also spelt 'Pagelletta'). In May and June it carries intense purple flowers with a yellow signal at the base of the petals, above green, sword-shaped leaves.
Pegaletta at a glance
| Botanical name |
Iris 'Pegaletta' (Louisiana iris hybrid) |
| Common name |
Louisiana iris |
| Plant type |
Clump-forming iris |
| Height and spread |
About 70–90 cm tall |
| Flowers |
Intense purple with a yellow signal at the base of the petals, May and June |
| Position |
Full sun or part shade |
| Soil |
Fertile, moist to wet soil |
| Pond depth |
0–15 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness |
No RHS rating; one UK nursery advises winter protection |
| Native to |
Louisiana iris hybrid (not UK native) |
Where to plant 'Pegaletta'
- A pond shelf with up to 15 cm of water over the crown
- Wet ground beside a pond or stream
- Full sun or part shade
Is it hardy?
There is no RHS rating. A US grower rates it to USDA zone 5, but one UK nursery advises winter protection, so give it winter protection in colder gardens.
Is it poisonous?
Iris rhizomes are generally regarded as harmful if eaten, so wear gloves when handling it and keep pets away.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
