Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender Blue

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Lavender Blue Iris

  
California Native Plant
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Description

This native iris will grow 1-3' tall and has large, dark green leaves with lavender/blue flowers that bloom in fall and sometimes in winter. It is drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

 

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.