Iris macrosiphon Bowltube iris (Iridaceae)

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Iris macrosiphon
Bowltube iris
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The Iris macrosiphon plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Oregon. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bowltube iris. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. amabilis. I. californica. I. elata.

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Latin Name:  Iris macrosiphon
Common Name:  Bowltube iris
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised[65]. The roots are especially likely to be toxic[238]. Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sunny grassy to woodland slopes below 1000 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained lime-free soil[79]. Requires a moist soil, growing well by water[1]. Grows well in light shade. Plants resent root disturbance, any moving is best done in early September. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus, particularly other Pacific coast irises[129]. Not all provenances of this species are hardy in Britain[129]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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