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Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

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Overview

Del Norte Iris (Iris innominata) is a Pacific Coast native, prized for its vivid yellow flowers with purple veining. It thrives in USDA Zones 7-9, preferring partial sun and well-draining soil. This perennial reaches up to 12 inches tall, with a similar spread, and blooms from late spring to early summer. Ideal for woodland settings, it adds a splash of color to rock gardens and borders while requiring minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and blooms from late spring to early summer
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — hailing from the coastal regions of northern California and southern OregonDel Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and flower stalks that may extend upwards to 18 inches.<br><br>NotablyDel Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — Del Norte Iris (Iris innominata) is a Pacific Coast nativeDel Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — scientifically known as Iris innominataDel Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — This perennial reaches up to 12 inches tallDel Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — is a gem of the Pacific Northwest that offers captivating beauty to any landscape design+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and blooms from late spring to early summer
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — hailing from the coastal regions of northern California and southern Oregon
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — and flower stalks that may extend upwards to 18 inches.<br><br>Notably
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — Del Norte Iris (Iris innominata) is a Pacific Coast native
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — scientifically known as Iris innominata
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — This perennial reaches up to 12 inches tall
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — is a gem of the Pacific Northwest that offers captivating beauty to any landscape design
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — the Del Norte Iris showcases a palette of golden-yellow to creamy-yellow blossoms
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — with foliage reaching 8 to 12 inches in height
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — prized for its vivid yellow flowers with purple veining
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — it adds a splash of color to rock gardens and borders while requiring minimal maintenance
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — Ideal for woodland settings
Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — It thrives in USDA Zones 7-9, preferring partial sun and well-draining soil
Iris Innominata
Iris Innominata
Iris Innominata
Iris Innominata
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