Iris fernaldii
$11.75
We do not take online orders for plants. Please come in to the nursery, call or email: (510) 234-2222 or sales@thewatershednursery.com
Share this page
Fernald’s Iris
Fernald’s Iris grows to 1 foot tall.
It can grow in full sun near the coast but give it some shade inland.
A cute addition to a coastal or rock garden. Deer tend to leave it alone.
Fernald’s are no longer found in pure form in Marin County, however; they have naturally hybridized with Douglas iris in this area.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | Good for bees. Iris flowers attract insects and birds and provide nectar to hummingbirds. |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | No Historical Use found. |
| Distribution | It is found in the Coast Ranges surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area. Endemic to California |
| Elevation | 655 to 3410 ft |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Moderately to mostly shaded inland woodlands, usually in loose, duff-covered soil. |
Related products
-
Bolboschoenus maritimus
$0.53 – $5.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Penstemon palmeri
$5.00 – $14.50Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Dudleya pulverulenta
$7.15 – $7.90Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Plantago subnuda
$7.90Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page