VABASH is a perennial iris with large flowers reaching up to 80–90 cm in height and 12–13 cm in diameter. The flower is two-toned: upper petals are snow-white, while lower ones are richly velvety purple with a white border and pattern at the base. The beard is bright yellow, and the leaves are sword-shaped and green.
Blooming begins in mid-June and continues until July, making it one of the first among bearded varieties. The plant prefers sunny locations, does not tolerate excessive moisture, so for planting you need to choose a well-lit, warm area without water stagnation. Irises thrive in fertile clay-loam soils and adapt easily to various conditions, remaining resistant to diseases and rot.
When planting a seedling, place the rhizome at soil level and keep the leaves vertical. In a hole with a depth corresponding to the root length, lay the root system, slightly pressing the seedling, then cover with a layer of soil. Seedlings are arranged in a row with a distance of about 30 cm. After harvest at the end of autumn, the plant can be covered with fallen leaves or pine needles for cold protection. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizome at the end of summer, and the plant remains hardy and grows well.
