Mt. Madonna Ground Iris

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade or shade in inland sites. Selected by Wintergreen Nursery.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

6 - 12 in Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Deer resistant, Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0

Sunset Zones

6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18*

Companion plants

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Use as an understory with most native trees of northern California

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Mt. Madonna Ground Iris

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