Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Iris pallida is a perennial herb, and is known as a bearded iris, grown from rhizomes. It reaches 19"-30" tall. Leaves are bluish-green in color (sometimes variegated) and sword-shaped, 16"-19" in length. The inflorescence, produced in May or June, is fan-shaped and contains 2 or 3 flowers. Color depends on the cultivar. Iris likes full sun and well-drained soil. Clumps may be divided every 3-4 years. It makes great cut flowers. This plant is poisonous.