White Root Iris, Roof Iris, Wall Iris 'Album'
Iris tectorum
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | tectorum (tek-TOR-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Album |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Alba) |
Class:
Species (SPEC)
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
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Foliage Color:
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:
Denver, Colorado
Belleville, Michigan
North Branch, Michigan
New Bern, North Carolina
Conway, South Carolina
Okatie, South Carolina
Kalama, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 29, 2004, gardenerbeth from New Bern, NC wrote: I have grown this Iris for many years, It is low growing and has white blossoms with a touch of yellow. It multiplies readily and I frequently give some to others. It requires no special care, thrives in our hot summer, blooms in mid spring. Does not like a lot of water. |
