Iris tenax (Oregon Iris)
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A beautiful native grass iris, growing 1-2 tall. Oregon Iris, as the name suggests is at home in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. It is also found scattered across western Washington and northern California. It can be successfully grown outside of this range, as it is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It is a low growing iris with narrow grass-like blades and showy dark blue, short tube flowers on thin stems. Oregon iris grows in open, sunny sites, and sometimes in dry areas such as meadows, pastures and woodland openings, with an acidic soil. Tenax means tenacious and indeed the leaves were renowned for their strength. Natives used them for rope. For a short comparison of northwest native iris, click here. Drawing below center from Hospice Oregon. |
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