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    Iris lactea

    Also Known As

    • Milky Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-16"
    • W: 6"-16"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Iris lactea plant details

    Iris lactea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris lactea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris lactea

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beardless iris from Afghanistan (banned by the Taliban) with pale china blue flowers accented with darker veining, May > June, 10-12” tall, slowly expanding clump. Prefers sun but will take a bit of shade; good in rock gardens, nice in group plantings and in the border. Grown since the 14th century; used now in hybridizing dwarf iris. USDA Z3

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Widespread species occurs all over Asia, flowers usually pale blue 4-6cm across and scented, a modest exceptionally hardy species 15-30cm tall. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris lactea plant

    How to Grow Iris lactea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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