Iris 'Canyon Snow' (PCI)

Also Known As

Iris douglasiana 'Canyon Snow'
Canyon Snow Pacific Coast Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7a-11

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Iris 'Canyon Snow' (PCI) plant details

Iris 'Canyon Snow' (PCI) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Canyon Snow' (PCI)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Canyon Snow' (PCI)

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Canyon Snow’ is probably the most famous of all the Pacific Coast irises. Selected in 1978 by Dara Emery at the Santa Barbara Bot. Garden, the Iris Society immediately recognized it as an outstanding cultivar. Its beauty & health have made it a part of many California native gardens. The flowers are large (4-5” across), yet very graceful, & pure white with a golden patch in the center. It is exceptionally floriferous & the crisp whiteness of the flowers is set off by very dark green foliage. A Spring stand of ‘Canyon Snow’ is a glory to behold. Flower stems are 1’ tall & the plant makes a clump 4’ across. It grows with little moisture, yet the leaves stay almost evergreen. Free of the rust that can afflict other iris in the summer. Should the clump need rejuvenating, it can easily be divided in the Winter. ‘Canyon Snow’ is a true gem for the shade garden.