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    Iris tenax

    Also Known As

    • Native Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"-15"
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Iris tenax plant details

    Iris tenax is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris tenax

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue, white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris tenax

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?The most dainty and appealing of all native Iris? (Gabrielson); the flowers of this 1-2' NW plant can vary in color but lavender and pink predominate. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    We are fortunate to have this native growing in open meadows and woodlands. These seedlings have pale lilac to blue flowers on 15" stems and are prolific! Minimum temperature: -10°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Blooms: spring-summer, purple-blue/ deciduoius foliage Zone 6-9. 6"-14", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Iris tenax plant

    How to Grow Iris tenax

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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