Wild Blue Iris
Iris missouriensis
HOW TO GROW WILD BLUE IRIS
Sow indoors in moist peat moss in late winter. Scarify by snipping off the pointed end of the seed with a nail clipper to hasten germination. Keep seed continuously moist. Wild Blue Iris is often found in meadows and stream banks where there is plenty of moisture. Transplant out after last frost, keep protected or pot up in the greenhouse in part shade the first year. It has low tolerance to drought and prefers regular water. Divide thick rhizomes after three years. Soil pH 6.1–7.8. Hardiness zones 2-9. Perennial.
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth 1/8–1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 65–72˚F
Days to Germ. 14–18 scarify
Plant Spacing 6–12”
Row Spacing 24–36
Days To Maturity 1 year
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Usual seed life: 3–5 years.
Planting Depth 1/8–1/4"
Soil Temp. Germ. 65–72˚F
Days to Germ. 14–18 scarify
Plant Spacing 6–12”
Row Spacing 24–36
Days To Maturity 1 year
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Wild Blue Iris Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 1,620 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 6,480 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 25,919 seeds
- 100 Seeds$3.25
- 1 Ounce$14.70
- 1/4 Pound$33.08
- 1 Pound$122.50
Farm favorite blue clump forming smaller blue iris, long-lived, grows to 1–2’. Ideal for woodland garden sunny edge, dappled shade and bog gardens. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blue flower. Some Plateau Indian tribes used the roots to treat toothache while the Zuni apply a poultice of chewed root to increase st...
Farm favorite blue clump forming smaller blue iris, long-lived, grows to 1–2’. Ideal for woodland garden sunny edge, dappled shade and bog gardens. Hummingbirds are attracted to the blue flower. Some Plateau Indian tribes used the roots to treat toothache while the Zuni apply a poultice of chewed root to increase strength of newborns and infants. The root is emetic. Heavy grazing in an area promotes the growth of this hardy iris, bitter to livestock. Caution is advised in the use of this plant for toxicity. Also known as Western Blue Flag, Rocky Mountain Iris, and Missouri flag. Tags: Color: Blue.
Native to western North America. Its distribution is varied; it grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in coastal hills.
Native to western North America. Its distribution is varied; it grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in coastal hills.
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