Orleans Iris

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Orleans Iris (Iris tenax ssp. klamathensis) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the Klamath Mountain Range region. It tends to grow in mixedevergreen s, at elevations from 0-1600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

White, Pink

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Deep Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

mixedevergreen s

Plant communities

Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana

Alternative names

Common names:

Klamath Iris

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