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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 with attractive violet, purple, or blue flowers with white and yellow markings. Attracts bees, butterflies and sometimes hummingbirds. Photo: Wikipedia.