species 537 observations

Water Iris

Iris laevigata

Field notes

Supports All

51 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Darker Moodna Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hobomok Skipper, Nessus Sphinx, Zabulon Skipper, Northern Amber Bumble Bee 50

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Moist Wet
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Bulb Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.