Carried by 1 nurseries
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Iris bracteata, with common name is Siskiyou iris, is a species of iris. It is endemic to the Klamath Mountains, in Del Norte County, California, and Curry County, Josephine County, and Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. Its flowers grow singly or paired on a stem, and are usually cream-colored or yellowish with purple or brown veining.
Perennial herb, Geophyte
1 - 2 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Slight
Yellow, White, Cream, Purple
Spring
Groundcover, Deer resistant
Partial Shade
Very Low
Moderate
Tolerates cold to 30 - 10° F
Medium
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
For propagating by seed: No treatment. Sow in early fall outdoors.
1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21
Sunny meadow openings or shady coniferous forests. Grows most often in partial shade in well-drained moist to semi dry soil.
Yellow Pine Forest