Oregon Iris

Iris tenax

a clump of irises with grass-like foliage and purple iris flowers

Plant Description

Low growing, showy perennial flower with grass-like blades and deep purple, lavender, yellow, or cream flowers. Hummingbirds visit the handsome flowers. The tough leaves were traditionally used for rope-making.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Forest openings Gardens Little Habitats Meadows Pastures Prairies Residential yards
Soil and Moisture Conditions	All soil types Dry to moist Well drained
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms June Blooms May Erosion control Flowering Flowers blue/purple Flowers purple Good for rock garden Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	4-24"