Iris 'Frank Elder'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Frank Elder is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Frank Elder as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between Iris plants.

As Frank Elder is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.