Species Iris, Sino-Siberian Iris, Wilson Iris
Iriswilsonii

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: wilsonii (WIL-son-ee-eye)

Synonym:Limniris wilsonii

Height

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

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

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