Species Iris, Alaska Flag, Beach Flag, Wild Dwarf Iris, Hairy Iris, Arctic Iris
Irissetosa

Synonym:Iris arctica

Synonym:Iris brachycuspis

Synonym:Iris brevicuspis

Synonym:Iris interior

Synonym:Iris yedoensis

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Blue-Violet

Other details

Propagation Methods
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow