''Iris innominata'', the Del Norte County iris, is a species of

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native to southern

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, and

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along the north coast and Klamath Ranges in

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. The leaves are dense and evergreen, up to 20 cm. The

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is typically deep golden yellow with darker veins, although colors may vary. The flower stems are about 12 cm and usually bear 1–2 flowers in spring. It is on the

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'' List 4, Limited distribution (Watch List).

Cultivation

''Iris innominata'', used in gardens, does best in locations with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, in neutral or slightly acidic soil, with good drainage, and sun or partial shade. It is often used for hybridizing with other ''Iris'' species. Many plants sold under this name in nurseries are hybrids.

References

External links

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Treatment from the Jepson Manual

California Native Plant Society Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants
* * Harlow, Nora, Jakob, Kristin, and Raiche, Roger (2003) ''Wild Lilies, Irises, and Grasses''. University of California Press. . {{Taxonbar, from=Q2137369 innominata Flora of California Flora of the Klamath Mountains Flora of Oregon Garden plants of North America Plants described in 1930 Flora without expected TNC conservation status