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Iris lactea

Also Known As

Milky Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-16"
W: 6"-16"

planting zones

4b-9b

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Iris lactea plant details

Iris lactea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris lactea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris lactea

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beardless iris from Afghanistan (banned by the Taliban) with pale china blue flowers accented with darker veining, May > June, 10-12” tall, slowly expanding clump. Prefers sun but will take a bit of shade; good in rock gardens, nice in group plantings and in the border. Grown since the 14th century; used now in hybridizing dwarf iris. USDA Z3

By: Secret Garden Growers

Widespread species occurs all over Asia, flowers usually pale blue 4-6cm across and scented, a modest exceptionally hardy species 15-30cm tall. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Iris lactea plant

How to Grow Iris lactea

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant