Iris tenax
Iris tenax
Oregon Iris
This low growing Pacific Northwest native features large violet flowers with lavender-blue to purple (occasionally yellow) falls. Stunning and different! Supports hummingbirds, deer resistant, drought-tolerant once established. Full sun to partial shade. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 12-15" tall x 9" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWest