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Shasta Iris

Iris tenuissima

Shasta iris is a northern California woodland iris with pale cream-and-veined flowers over slender clumps, suited to dry shade beneath oaks and pines.

Family
Iridaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
1–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
white
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
CA