Iris xanthochlora
Iris xanthochlora is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 3-8, growing to a height of 0.4-0.7 meters. This iris variety blooms from May to July with yellow and white flowers, preferring loamy, chalky, or peaty soil.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Chalky, Peaty
Height
0.4–0.7 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
3–8
Flower colors
Plant Iris xanthochlora in a location that receives full sun for best flowering. It prefers well-draining soil that can be loamy, chalky, or peaty. Maintain medium watering levels, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8.
This perennial iris produces yellow and white flowers typically from May to July. It is a good plant for attracting pollinators to the garden. It is not fragrant and not toxic. It is not evergreen.