Hartweg's Iris

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Iris hartwegii is a species of iris endemic to California, where it can be found on low-elevation mountain slopes in the central counties. It has the common names rainbow iris, Sierra iris, and Hartweg's iris. It bears one to three flowers on a slender stem, and the flowers may be shades of purple or yellow to almost white. There are three to five subspecies.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 ft Tall

Color

Lavender, Yellow, White, Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Natural setting

Site type

Slopes

Plant communities

Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Red Swordgrass Moth

Xylena nupera

Alternative names

Common names:

Rainbow Iris, Sierra Iris

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