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Iridaceae
Pale Iris
Iris pallida
Wisdom and valor.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Southeastern Europe, Dalmatia
- Bloom season
- Late Spring
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 2-3 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, Alkaline
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Pale iris roots are the source of orris root, a key ingredient in high-end perfumery for centuries.
- The rhizomes must be dried for three to five years before the violet-like scent of orris root develops.
- Orris root was used to flavor gin and is still an ingredient in some premium gins today.
- The silvery-blue sword-shaped leaves remain attractive long after the flowers have faded.
- It is one of the parent species of many modern bearded iris cultivars.
Color meanings
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Faith
1
Wisdom
2
Royal elegance