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Dwarf beach-head iris
Iris hookeri
Not Native
Synonyms
Iris setosa ssp. canadensis
Dimensions
Height: 8.0 in. to 1.0 ft.
Spread: 8.0 in.; to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements
Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom
May, June
Flower Color
Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Loam, Nutrient Rich, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.
Notes
Does best in slightly acidic soils.