Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Iris fernaldii is a species of iris endemic to California. It is found in the Coast Ranges surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area. Its common name is Fernald's iris. Its leaves are gray-green with pink, red, or purple coloring along their edges and bases. The gray-veined yellow flowers usually grow paired on a stem. Purple flowers occur rarely.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 ft Tall

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Color

White, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Red, Brown

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Deer resistant

Sun

Deep Shade, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

American Ear Moth

Amphipoea americana

Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana