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    • Photo of Iris confusa flower by J.G. in SF

    Photo by J.G. in SF

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    Iris confusa

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Iris confusa plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris confusa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris confusa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Wild collected in China, like so much of what comes out of China the name is open for debate; these flowered for the first time in 2003 and created quite a stir here, flat white flowers intricately marked with blue blotching and speckling, it seems fairly growable and is definitely exotic looking. ZONE 7

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A striking crested species of Iris from Southern China! Growing to 2’ tall & spreading vigorously by rhizomes, the spring green, fan like leaves grow tall on stalks that rise above the ground & become bamboo-like with age. I’ve heard varied reports about snail damage for this species – some say that its snail food, & other say it’s snail proof! Bait just in case. Large panicles of fringed white flowers marked with lavender & yellow appear profusely in March through May, & the rest of the year the glossy foliage remains lush & immaculate. Tolerates both drought & moisture, & would be a great choice for problematic dry shade!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Iris confusa plant

    How to Grow Iris confusa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20"-32"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Iris douglasiana flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Iris fernaldii

    aka Fernald's Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Iris fernaldii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Iris innominata

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 10"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Iris innominata flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Iris munzii

    aka Munz's Iris, Tulare Lavender Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Iris munzii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Iris wattii

    aka Bamboo Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Iris wattii flower by Stan Shebs
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