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Iridaceae
Douglas Iris
Iris douglasiana
Wisdom and valor.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Western United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.15-0.7 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, clay or loam
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Douglas iris was named after Scottish botanist David Douglas, who collected extensively in the Pacific Northwest.
- It is one of the Pacific Coast iris species and hybridizes readily with other species in the group.
- Native Americans wove the strong, flexible leaves into snares, ropes, and nets.
- The flowers come in an exceptionally wide range of colors, from white to deep purple.
- It is highly deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established.
Color meanings
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Wisdom
1
Hope
2
Courage