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Iris munzii
Also Known As
- Munz's Iris
- Tulare Lavender Iris
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Iris munzii plant details
Iris munzii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris munzii
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris munzii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Iris munzii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 20"-32"
Width: 18"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 24"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-10"
Width: 10"
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-5"
Width: 12"-20"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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