Douglas iris
Iris douglasiana
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A California native iris with blue-purple, violet, or yellow flowers and narrow, evergreen foliage that thrives in dry, sunny conditions. Excellent for drought-tolerant gardens and coastal landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Pacific Coast Hybrid irises are the most widely grown group, available in lavender, gold, and bicolor forms and bred for improved vigor and extended color range beyond the parent species.
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A California native iris with blue-purple, violet, or yellow flowers and narrow, evergreen foliage that thrives in dry, sunny conditions. Excellent for drought-tolerant gardens and coastal landscapes.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Douglas iris grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Pacific Coast Hybrid irises are the most widely grown group, available in lavender, gold, and bicolor forms and bred for improved vigor and extended color range beyond the parent species.