Beachhead Iris (Iris setosa)

Name: Beachhead Iris (Iris setosa)
Brand: BC Native Plants
Price: 0.01 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sunlight:

Full Sun
Partial Sun

Soil Type:

Moist
Wet
Well-Drained

A coastal shoreline iris, adaptable to various soil types and tolerates coastal salt spray. Thrives in wet soil and shallow water. Has beautiful swordlike foliage with purple-blue flowers in May/June.

Sun: Full Sun to partial shade

Soil: Thrives in wet to average acidic soil

Typically grows between 1-3 feet tall.

Garden Design:

Thrives in consistently moist to wet, fertile, well-draining soil, thriving in bog gardens, pond edges, damp borders, containers and rock gardens. Ideal conditions include a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6-7) and high organic content. It adapts to sandy, clay, or loam soils but dislikes heavy, dry clay.

Bloom Times:

May
June

Pollinator Support:

Bees
Butterflies
Moths

Grows Well With

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