Iris douglasiana--pale lavender

Common Name:
Douglas iris
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
18-24 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
naturalizing
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Lavender
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

This iris selection was made near the town of Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Plants are robust and form 18 inch foliage clumps of wide green leaves; palest lavender flowers appear in spring. Petals are more narrow than on many of the Pacifica hybrids, and flowers are abundant. Sun or part shade, reasonably well drained soil, moderate to little watering when established. Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less.