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    Iris setosa

    Also Known As

    • Alaska Iris
    • Beach-Head Iris
    • Beachhead Iris
    • Wild Flag Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Iris setosa plant details

    Iris setosa is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris setosa

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris setosa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Iris setosa, the bristle-pointed or Arctic iris, is distributed around the Arctic Ocean and down temperate coastlines into Alaska and BC in western North American and the Atlantic provinces in the east. It looks like a miniature version of a Siberian iris

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Flowers of deep purple to reddish-purple are produced by this 12-15" Alaskan beauty. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Iris setosa plant

    How to Grow Iris setosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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