Iris foetidissima Californica
Stinking Gladwyn, Stinking Iris
5 of these germinated in the coldframe this spring! Seed was collected from both Montalvo and Hakone, still many of them left to germinate this winter! Will plant these in the forest when more mature. This winter they are pampered in the greenhouse ..
Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: foetidissima (fet-uh-DISS-ih-muh)
Class:
Species
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Purple
Bloom Time:
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Evergreen
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
