Species Iris, Stinking Gladwyn, Stinking Iris
Irisfoetidissima

Synonym:Chamaeiris foetida

Synonym:Iris foetida

Synonym:Spathula foetidissima

Synonym:Xiphion foetidissimum

Synonym:Xyridion foetidissimum

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple

Other details

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Patent Information

Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Perennials

Water Requirements

Where to Grow