Species Iris, Cattail Iris
Iris typhifolia
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | typhifolia (ty-fih-FOH-lee-a) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Limniris typhifolia |
Class:
Siberian (SIB)
Species (SPEC)
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
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:
Grand Marais, Michigan
Kintnersville, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Aug 28, 2010, NancyMcD from Grand Marais, MI wrote: Iris typhifolia does very well in far northern Michigan. Its rich color and early bloom, coupled with its wildflowery grace, make it very popular with us and visitors. |
| Positive | On Jan 11, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote: This species Iris was discovered in China in 1928. It is closelt allied to Iris siberica and readily hybridizes with that species. The plant is most similar to I. chrysographes having narrow foliage and narrow-petalled flowers. This species is a rich violet-blue. It is one of the earliest Siberian-type iris to bloom. |
