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    Iris crocea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Iris crocea plant details

    Iris crocea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris crocea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris crocea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stems to 2 meters in cultivation, odd native distribution found only near cemeteries in the Kashmir valley at 1600- 2000M. Similar to a yellow orientalis with larger yellow flowers 12-18cm across!! A hell of a big spuria. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris crocea plant

    How to Grow Iris crocea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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