Species Iris, Prairie Iris, Dixie Iris
Irishexagona

Synonym:Limniris hexagona

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Light Blue

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

Patent Information

Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow