Iris douglasiana (Douglas' Iris) - Native Here Nursery

Grows from 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads outward form
Flower color ranges from pale lavender to blue-purple
Blooms March-May
Green, sword-shaped leaves some turning bronze in fall
Best in partial sun, but will tolerate full sun in cooler locations or dense shade but may not flower
Add dead leaf mold to the soil when planting
In the late fall, lift iris from the ground to divide and redistribute the fleshy rhizomes
Stripes on petals are nectar guides that attract native bees
Found in the shady wooded areas of Bay Hills section

Iris douglasiana