Iris x germanica
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: FLAG, FLEUR-DE-LIS, ORRIS ROOT, SWORD LILY
Synonyms: Iris florentina, Iris germanica
Native to: Mediterranean Native Or Ancient Hybrid, Naturalized
Sentiment: message
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: erect, tufted
Max height: 1.3 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
blue/green, magenta/purple, secondary color present, violet, 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 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F
Water: regular
