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    Iris fernaldii

    Also Known As

    • Fernald's Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Iris fernaldii plant details

    Iris fernaldii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris fernaldii

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, native plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris fernaldii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Iris fernaldii plant

    How to Grow Iris fernaldii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20"-32"

    Width: 18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Iris douglasiana flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Iris innominata

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 10"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Iris innominata flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Iris munzii

    aka Munz's Iris, Tulare Lavender Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Iris munzii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Iris wattii

    aka Bamboo Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Iris wattii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Iris cristata

    aka Crested Iris

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-5"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Iris cristata flower by Karl Gercens III
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