Species Iris, Dwarf Lake Iris
Iris lacustris
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | lacustris (lak-US-triss) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Evansia lacustris |
Class:
Species (SPEC)
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time:
Early (E)
Foliage:
Other details:
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Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Palmer, Alaska
Morris, Connecticut
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 6, 2013, jrtinker from Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: I grew this plant from seed acquired from the NARGS Seed Exchange. It bloomed the second year and has survived seven Alaskan winters so far. It is a charming, early bloomer that has tolerated full sun and surprisingly dry conditions. |
| Neutral | On Jun 3, 2006, hello85 from Ottawa Lake, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: The only place this plant can be found (natively growing) in the world is around the northern inside borders of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. |
