Species Iris, Bamboo Iris

Irisconfusa

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
confusa (kon-FEW-suh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Light Blue
White/Near White
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Irvine, California

Lafayette, California

Long Beach, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Lake Wales, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Trout, Louisiana

Portland, Oregon

Bellevue, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Beautiful, BC (Zone 8b) | November 2005 | positive

Almost non-iris like. Attracts alot of attention when in bloom. Easy grower that prefers a warm and sunny position with vigorous suckerin...Read More

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Seattle, WA (Zone 8a) | September 2003 | positive

Very prolific. Forms circular clumps of strappy foliage.
Flowers are fragrant! A delicate vanilla smell.

Easily p...Read More

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Baa
| October 2001 | neutral

A crested Iris from China.

Has fans of light-mid green, glossy, broad, sword like leaves borne on bamboo like stems which ...Read More

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