Plant Name: Iris tenax
Common name: Oregon Iris
Plant type: Perennial
Height: 1’ – 3’
Spread: 2’
Bloom Time: April – June
Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Exposure: Part Shade
Soil Requirements: Drier, Well-Drained
Water Needs: Medium
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds; Drought Tolerant once established; Evergreen.
Note: Rhizomes may be poisonous to animals & humans.
Uses: Rock Garden Plant; Edge of Gravel Path or Front in the Perennial Border.
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Oregon Native: YES
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 – 9
Report submitted by: Viki Ashford
Photo Resource: Wikimedia Photo by: Peter B James Pbjamesphoto