IRIS missouriensis (Wild Blue Iris)
Wild Blue Iris scientifically known as ‘Iris Missouriensis’. It has light blue to deep violet rarely white flowers. These kinds of flowering species usually bloom from May to June. Rocky Mountain iris was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat various complaints, but especially as an external application for skin problems. It was for a time an official American medicinal plant, but is little, if at all, used in modern herbalism.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 781 | 1000 |
| 1OZ | 1,563 | 2,000 |
| 1/4LB | 6,250 | 8,000 |
| 1/2LB | 12,500 | 16,000 |
| 1LB | 25,000 | 32,000 |
| 5LB | 125,000 | 160,000 |
Scientific Name: Iris Missouriensis
Common Name: Wild Blue Iris
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Habitats: Meadow and streamside, Found in pinewoods
Native Range: Western North America, British Colombia to Mexico
Height: 12-24"
Spread: 39 "
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: May to June
Attracts: Insects and humming birds
Flower Color: Pale blue or Blue violet flowers
Water Requirement: Requires lot of water
Soil Moisture: Wet
Soil Type: Light sandy, Medium Loamy soils, Prefers moist or wet soil
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral and basic
Uses: Edible uses, Coffee, Used in modern Herbalism