Missouri Iris
Iris missouriensis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Iridaceae
Plant Description: A variable, beardless iris with narrow leaves to 20 inches, overtopping the flowers. Each branched stem bears 2-4 flowers 2.5-3 in. across. Blossoms are pale to deep blue or lilac/purple having larger falls with deep purple veining. Blooms from May-June. Best grown in full sun and well drained, slightly acidic soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-24" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Blue, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
