Iris foetidissima
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: FLAG, FLEUR-DE-LIS, GLADDON IRIS, GLADWYN, ROAST BEEF PLANT, STINKING GLADWYN, SWORD LILY
Native to: Atlantic Island, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Europe
Sentiment: message
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: erect, tufted
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 3 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry
