Iris douglasiana - Douglas Iris (Plant)

Delicate deep purple and yellow iris flowers. Grows well in the dappled shade of native trees. Give full to part sun on coast, light shade inland. Plant in masses or combine with other dry shade or meadow perennials. Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae Species Name Iris douglasiana Common Name Douglas Iris Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Inland-Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 2ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution North West, Central West Natural Habitat Grassy places, especially near coast; generally