Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Rainbow Iris (Iris hartwegii ssp. hartwegii) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the High Sierra Nevada region. It tends to grow in slopes, at elevations from 2000-7500 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 ft Tall

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Color

White, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 9, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18

Site type

Slopes