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Iris canadensis

SKU: ircan-E/6/21
A dwarf species reaching only 25 cms high or so with violet blue flowers.
Family: Iridaceae
Flower Colour: Purple
Flowering Season: Summer
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Most soils
Preferred Aspect: Full sun or part shade
Pot Size: 9 cm square
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Price: £4.00
Rich purple flowers and a dwarf habit.
Iris canadensis
Product Details
A robust perennial with rich green spear shaped leaves held very much erect. Each leaf arises from a swolled horizontal rhizome in mid spring. The species reaches a height of around 75 cms but this is the dwarf form reaching around 25 cms high. Flowers are held on short stems, each bearing one or two flowers and lasting for several weeks each. Formerly listed here as I. setosa 'Dwarf Form'. Synonymous with Iris hookeri.