Carried by 2 nurseries
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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.
Perennial herb, Geophyte
1 ft Tall
White, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Red, Brown
Spring
Deer resistant
Deep Shade, Partial Shade
Moderate
1, 2, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 2 likely
American Ear Moth
Amphipoea americana
Verbena Bud Moth
Endothenia hebesana