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    Iris forrestii

    Also Known As

    • Forrest's Iris
    • Siberian Iris
    • Yellow Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 15"-16"
    • W: 6"-8"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Iris forrestii plant details

    Iris forrestii is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris forrestii

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 15 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris forrestii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native of southwest China occurring at up to 4,000m it is in the Siberian-chrysographes section. One of only two yellow flowered species in the group (wilsonii is the other) easy in full sun and moist soils and looks good near ponds has been hybridized with California Iris to create Calisbes. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris forrestii plant

    How to Grow Iris forrestii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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