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