{"product_id":"iris-elainealope","title":"Iris Elainealope","description":"\u003cp\u003eIris Elainealope is a bold bearded iris grown for both its flowers and its unusual striped foliage. The leaves add color even before bloom time, and the fragrant flowers bring more interest later in the season. This makes it a good choice for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and mixed perennial plantings. Its upright clumps also add clear structure among softer garden plants. The flowers are rich blue and stand out clearly above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis iris grows best in an open, sunny spot with well-drained soil. It is valued not only for its showy blooms, but also for its neat clump-forming habit and clear seasonal display. Bees visit the flowers, which adds wildlife value in the garden. Like many irises, it may face problems from iris borers, aphids, slugs, soft rot, leaf spot, or rust if conditions stay wet or crowded. Good spacing and simple clean-up help keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, faded blooms and old stems should be removed to keep the plant neat. Established clumps can be divided every few years once they become crowded, which is the easiest way to make more plants and support reliable flowering. The foliage can be cut back in late fall after it starts to age. With its mix of handsome leaves, scented flowers, and easy garden appeal, Iris Elainealope is an appealing perennial for gardeners who want a plant with interest beyond bloom alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnswallow Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798457217075,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/4284\/2675\/files\/2a323fb6bf2e_1050.jpg?v=1788111711","url":"https:\/\/barnswallowflowers.com\/products\/iris-elainealope","provider":"Barnswallow Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}