Canyon Snow Iris

Carried by 13 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade or shade in inland sites. Selected from Iris douglasiana 'Alba' seedlings for the garden by Dara Emery and introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in 1975.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Yellow, White

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Alternative names

Common names:

Canyon Snow Iris

Botanical names:

Iris douglasiana 'Canyon Snow'

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Additional references for this page:

Thanks to the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant. San Marcos Growers provided information about parentage (selection from Iris douglasiana 'Alba'.)