Species Iris, Vesper Iris
Irisdichotoma

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: dichotoma (dy-KAW-toh-muh)

Synonym:Evansia dichotoma

Synonym:Evansia vespertina

Synonym:Iris pomeridiana

Synonym:Pardanthopsis dichotoma

Synonym:Pardanthus dichotomus

Height

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

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
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)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Lavender
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous

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
Perennials

Water Requirements

Where to Grow