Iris missouriensis Rocky Mountain iris (Iridaceae)

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Iris missouriensis
Rocky Mountain iris
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The Iris missouriensis plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Mexico, east to South Dakota and Alberta. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rocky Mountain iris.

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Latin Name:  Iris missouriensis
Common Name:  Rocky Mountain iris
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised[65]. An arrow poison was made from the ground-up roots[207]. Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Meadows and streamsides[60]. Also found in pinewoods[79]. Often found in apparently dry situations, but always where moisture is abundant until flowering time[60].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist soil, growing well in a moist border, but intolerant of stagnant water[1]. Easily grown in a sunny position so long as the soil is wet in the spring[187]. A polymorphic species[79]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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