Society For Pacific Coast Native Iris

Shasta iris - Long perianth tube, abruptly dilated into the flower, white to cream flowers with darker veins, narrow gray green leaves, evergreen, Northern California. Read More

Thompson's iris - Medium perianth tube, with veined purple flowers, only in Southern Oregon and far Northern California, historically combined with innominata, wider leaves, darker green and evergreen. Read More

Tough-leaf iris - Short perianth tube, widest flower color range, leaves deciduous, red at bases, grows in dense clumps, grassy green leaves, wide geographic range, Northern California to Southern Washington. Read More

Purdy's iris - Large flowers, long perianth tube, white to cream, strongly veined with purple to cerise, leaves brilliant red at bases, Northern California in Coast Range and Sierras. Read More

Munz's iris - Short perianth tube, large elegant flowers, frilled and finely veined in blue or violet, tall stems, broad leaved evergreen foliage, Tulare County, California. Read More

Golden iris - Golden flowers, darker veins, medium perianth tube, with narrow dark green leaves, grows in large patches and clumps, native to Southern Oregon. Read More

Bowl-tube iris – Long perianth tube, Distinctive short stem, usually purple or lavender, but widely variable; central California Coast Range and Sierras. Read More