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Oregon Iris

Iris tenax

A dainty meadow iris with tough, grassy leaves and lavender-purple flowers veined in gold. One of the easiest Pacific Coast irises, drought-tolerant once established.

Family

Iridaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

1.5–1.5 ft

Spacing

1–1.5 ft apart

Light

part shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

April, May, June

Bloom colors

white, pink, yellow, purple

Wildlife value

pollinators

Landscape uses

border, container

Native states

CA, OR, WA