Iris tenax
Oregon Iris
Description
Oregon Iris is a deciduous low-growing iris (1 ft tall and wide) with thin grass like leaves that are pinkish red at the base and light green above. It grows in compact clumps spreading through underground rhizomes. Flowers are showy and range in colors from pale purple to white and creamy yellow. Flower stalks are usually shorter than the leaves, blooming between April and June. It does best in full sun with well-draining soil. Established plants adapt to moisture level. Very attractive bulb plant.
Plant Type
Bulb
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Purple, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.