Iris prismatica (Slender blue iris)

Other names: Slender blue flag, Coastal iris, Iris prismatica var. austrina, Iris carolina, Cube seed iris, Limniris prismatica, Iris boltoniana, Iris gracilis, Iris trigonocarpa

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Boggy damp conditions
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist or boggy, neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Waterside, Bog garden

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Eastern North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.

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