Rocky Mountain Iris, Wild Blue Iris, Western Blue Flag Iris missouriensis - Dielsiris pelogonus, Iris missuriensis, Iris pelogonus, Dielsiris arizonica, Dielsiris missouriensis, Dielsiris pariensis, Iris arizonica, Iris montana, Limniris missouriensis

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Botanical Name:

Iris missouriensis

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Iris

Species:

missouriensis

Common Name:

Rocky Mountain Iris, Wild Blue Iris, Western Blue Flag

Seeds Per Pound:
26,092
Quantity:
0.9 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
27
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
1-2 ft
Collection Locale:
Montana
Crop Year:
2021
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 0.9 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 27 seeds)
$4.95
10 gram (~ 575 seeds)
$14.50
1 oz (~ 1631 seeds)
$24.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30-60 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Physical Characteristics : PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from May to June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist or wet soil.
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Iris missouriensis is a species of iris found in western North America. Its distribution is varied; it grows at high elevations in mountains and alpine meadows and all the way down to sea level in coastal hills. Its common names include western blue flag and Rocky Mountain iris . The flower may be any shade of purple or blue-purple, often a light shade with darker veining.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov