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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

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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