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    Iris orientalis

    Also Known As

    • Iris ochroleuca
    • Iris orientalis (syn. ochroleucus)
    • Spuria Iris
    • Yellowband Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 28"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Iris orientalis plant details

    Iris orientalis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris orientalis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 28 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris orientalis

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Iris orientalis (syn. ochroleuca) is a rare species from Turkey and Greece known as the yellow banded or Turkish iris. It is extremely tall and upright with large, elegant white and yellow flowers on stems up to five feet high! It will bloom in mid to late spring. Though this species often grows in moist conditions in habitat, it seems to do well in average, evenly moist garden soils.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Another big spuria related to crocea but not as big, 70cm flowers white with a large central yellow blotch. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris orientalis plant

    How to Grow Iris orientalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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