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California Native Plant

Iris douglasiana

Douglas Iris

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Information by:         Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

Douglas iris is an evergreen perennial for shade or partial sun with blue-violet spring flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender, Purple, Violet

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.