Pacific Coast Native Iris
Iris 'Blue Plate Special'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Cultivar: Blue Plate Special
Hybridized by Ghio 2002

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Medium Blue

Other details

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow