Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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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.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Fragrance

Slight

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Color

Yellow, White, Cream, Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Deer resistant

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Tolerates cold to 30 - 10° F

Soil drainage

Medium

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment. Sow in early fall outdoors.

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21

Site type

Sunny meadow openings or shady coniferous forests. Grows most often in partial shade in well-drained moist to semi dry soil.

Plant communities

Yellow Pine Forest