Iris sp. ZHNP 111 (Species Iris)

Family:  IridaceaeZone: 6 - 9 Natural Range:  China Soil:  Moist, humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 18"Bloom Time:  MayPest Resistance:  Deer, RabbitAttributes: Deciduous. Unknown flower color.  Deep blue to purple.Notes:  These are from our collections in 2013 from Muli area in Sichuan Province.  Found growing at 3800m growing mixed with Rhododendron, Clethera, Sorbus, Abies, Larix.  To my surprise our seedlings are growing much more robust and better looking than what we saw in the wild. Pot Size:  4" Band Pot