Iris afghanica
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: FLAG, FLEUR-DE-LIS, SWORD LILY
Native to: East Afghanistan, Pakistan
Sentiment: message
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: erect, tufted
Max height: 1.3 feet
Max width: 1 foot
Flower
secondary color present, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: regular
