Species Iris, Alaska Flag, Beach Flag, Wild Dwarf Iris, Hairy Iris, Arctic Iris
Iris setosa
Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
Species: | setosa (set-OH-suh) (Info) |
Synonym: | Iris arctica |
Synonym: | Iris brachycuspis |
Synonym: | Iris brevicuspis |
Synonym: | Iris interior |
Synonym: | Iris yedoensis |
Class:
Species (SPEC)
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time:
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Smooth
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Awards (if applicable):
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Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Anchorage, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Kenai, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Harwinton, Connecticut
Venus, Florida
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Hibbing, Minnesota
Hammonton, New Jersey
Massena, New York
MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon
Poulsbo, Washington
Sundance, Wyoming
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On Oct 24, 2003, pigeon1943 from Harwinton, CT wrote: my wild blue flag iris is so much better and more productive than the domesticated kind, which is smaller, and blooms quickly, than stops. I love this wild variety - please see my pix... |
Positive | On Aug 28, 2003, suncatcheracres from Old Town, FL wrote: Living in North Florida, zone 8b, I have never seen an Iris setosa, but I have seen many of its natural children, Iris versicolor, which will grow as far down as the Coastal South of the US, so I am quite interested in this species. |
Positive | On Sep 10, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: Our Alaskan wild iris grow in meadows, bogs and long the edges of waterways. They can grow up to 2 feet tall and have swordlike leaves. The flowers grow on sturdy stocks and can be blue, purple, violet, and occasionally white. Wild Iris adapt well to the garden, but may need to be divided every few years. |