African Iris is an evergreen, grass-like shrub with a vase-shaped habit. White flowers with violet and yellow throats bloom spring, summer and fall. Use as a deer resistant hedge, edging or potted plant in waterwise landscapes.
- Landscape Size: 3′-4′ tall, 3′-4′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 9a
- Growth Habit: Upright, Arching, Clumping
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Deer Resistant, Flowers for Cutting, Evergreen, Waterwise, Long Bloom Season
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in enriched soil with excellent drainage. Feed with a general fertilizer before and after summer blooms. Cut back spent flower stalks, and divide to prevent overcrowding when necessary.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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