Iris douglasiana--pale lavender - Douglas Iris (pale lavender) (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and Paiute workers

and Paiute workers

A dense mounding shrub recommended for erosion control on slopes

Can handle some summer water

are leading the effort to increase the population of other highly efficient pollinators: One mason bee can produce twelve pounds of cherries

Iris douglasiana--pale lavender - Douglas Iris (pale lavender) (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and Paiute workersA light flowered Douglas iris. Grows well in the dappled shade of native trees. Give full to part sun on coast, light shade inland. Plant in masses or combine with other dry shade or meadow perennials. Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae Species Name Iris douglasiana pale lavender Common Name Douglas Iris (pale lavender) Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type