Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Longtube Iris (Iris tenuissima ssp. tenuissima) is a common native perennial herb that grows in northern California. It tends to grow in dry open places, at elevations from 300-6600 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

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Color

White, Lavender

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

2, 6*, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15, 16*, 17*, 18

Site type

Dry open places

Plant communities

Woodland