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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Iris innominata
Iris innominata
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm tall with very narrow leaves to 4mm wide often with purple-red bases. From late spring into early summer, stems bear one or two flowers each up to 8cm across; flower colour is typically cream, yellow or orange but may also be shades of pink, purple or blue
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSandClay
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds