bamboo iris
Iris wattii
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Lavender blue with white crests spotted orange
Garden uses
Notes
Bamboo iris (Iris wattii) is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. In mid to late spring, it bears lavender blue flowers with white crests spotted orange.
Pairs well with Mondo grass, Begonia, and Jasmine.
Native range
Western China and Himalayas.