Scientific Name: Iris x germanica
Family: Iridaceae
Height: 2-3 ft.
Spread: 1-2 ft
Bloom Time: June
Native Range: Probably southern Europe and Mediterranean, hybridized in gardens
Ecological Value: None
Human Value: Ornamental. All parts are poisonous.
Our irises were rescued from the house next door when it was being renovated. The entire yard was cleared to dirt, but I was allowed to dig up the plants that could be saved and move them to our lot.