Carried by 2 nurseries
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Iris tenuissima is a species of iris known by the common name longtube iris. It is endemic to California, where it is a common wildflower in the woodlands of the northern part of the state. This rhizomatous perennial herb produces narrow leaves and an erect flower cluster bearing two iris flowers. The flower has a long tubular throat which may exceed 5 centimeters in length before it opens into white, purple, or reddish-brown streaked petals.
Perennial herb, Geophyte
White, Purple, Red, Brown
Spring
Deer resistant
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Very Low, Low
Dry open places
Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 1 likely
Red Swordgrass Moth
Xylena nupera