Species Iris, Seashore Iris, Salt Marsh Iris
Irisspuria

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: spuria (SPUR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Chamaeiris spuria

Synonym:Iris cardiopetala

Synonym:Iris reichenbachiana

Synonym:Iris sordida

Synonym:Iris subbarbata

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow