Species Iris, Spuria Iris
Iris orientalis
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Iris albida |
| Synonym: | Iris gigantea |
| Synonym: | Iris longipedicellata |
| Synonym: | Iris monnieri |
| Synonym: | Iris ochroleuca |
Class:
Spuria (SPU)
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon
Tangent, Oregon
Frisco, Texas
Port Angeles, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
