Iris innominata

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 10"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Iris innominata plant details

Iris innominata is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris innominata

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris innominata

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful evergreen iris native from the Klamath range in southern Oregon to Del Norte County California. Slender leaves in clumps to 1 foot tall and, in spring, golden flowers with a delicate caramel tracery. Very sweet. Best in light shade and well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Evergreen iris forming dense clumps 8-12" tall with narrow grass-like foliage. The flower colors vary from yellow to lavender, purple and even blended brown; many are attractively bicolored or streaked by darker venation. Plants bloom in spring and early summer, and perform best in regions with mild summer temperatures and some winter chill. Moderate water. Hardy to 10F. Western United States.