Botanical Family: Iridaceae
Common Family: Iris Family
Canyon Snow Iris
One of the loveliest of the Pacific Coast Hybrid irises, this clone has pure white flowers that consist of three erect standards and three broad falls held perpendicular to the stem. Each fall is highlighted by a yellow patch at the base. This rhizomatous iris, with its bright shiny green foliage, slowly spreads to form clumps up to 4 feet across. A wonderful addition to the perennial border, a meadow garden, for high shade under native oaks or other trees, or paired with roses as a ground cover.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Wide soil tolerance, but loamy clay perhaps best. Division of rhizome in autumn. Interesting Notes
A Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Introduction. 'Canyon Snow' received the American Iris Society's Sidney B. Mitchell award in 1978. Selected by horticulturist Dara Emery from a batch of Iris douglasiana 'Alba' seed.
| Height |
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Spread |
| 1 Feet |
4 Feet |
| Flower Color |
Hardiness |
| White |
Not Available |
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Attributes
Exposure
Season Of Interest
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Spring (Mar-May) |
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Winter (Dec-Feb) |
Soil
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Humus-rich soil |
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Wide Soil Tolerance |
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Uses
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Meadow Garden |
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Containers |
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Planting under Oak Trees |
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Edging |
Water
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Drought tolerant |
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Moderate water |
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