Iris confusa (Bamboo Iris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | confusa |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Western China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-1.1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 60-90 cm |
| Spread | 60-90 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, rich, slightly acidic soils and full sun. Needs to be sheltered from strong winds. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Naturally found in forests, open groves, and along hillside grasslands. It can also be fund in rocky areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bamboo-like stems and grow 50-120 cm long. Each stem holds 3-5 flowers. |
| Leaf Description | The shiny, fan-like leaves are 20-80 cm long and 3-6 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | The flowers grow 4-5 cm across and are white-pale purple with yellow anthers. |
Photographs
Iris confusa, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Iris confusa, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Iris confusa, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Iris confusa, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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