Species Iris, English Iris

Irislatifolia

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Iris argentea
Iris cepifolia
Iris xiphioides
Xiphion jacquinii
Xiphion latifolium
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Coppell, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Hot Springs National Park, AR | February 2011 | positive

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(Zone 8b) | September 2006 | neutral

Bulbous plant. Origine from Spain and Pyrenees Mountains on flowery pastures. Prefers a somewhat moist spot in the garden. Bulbs are not ...Read More

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