Description
Approximately 120 – 140 seeds.
At a Glance: Oregon iris is a clumped 12-15 in (40 cm) perennial species with showy blue to purple flowers. It grows well in open areas like meadows, fields, pastures, and in open woodlands.
Leaves: The leaves on this species are long, narrow, and grass-like.
Flowers: The showy blue to purple, often lavender flowers bloom in mid to late spring.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%
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Moist
Dry
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
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References:
Photo by Northwest Meadowscapes.
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
