Iris longipetala
Common Name:
Central coast iris
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes
Central coast iris
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes
Plant Size:
2 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring
2 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring
Flower Color:
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less
Leaves are more erect than on the Pacific coast hybrid iris and they disappear in winter. This coastal California species iris displays lavender flowers with purple veins in spring. The botanists say that it may be a form of the more widespread species Iris missouriensis. Sun or light shade, moderate to occasional watering.