| Description |
Tough leaf or Oregon iris grows in compact clumps 1-2' wide and spreads through underground rhizomes, producing showy flowers ranging from violet to pale purple. A good rock garden plant, it adapts easily to sunny areas. Requires dry summer soil. Attracts insects, bees and butterflies. Deer-resistant. Tenax is Latin for tenacious, named because ropes and nets made from its leaves by Native Americans were especially strong. |
| Plant Type | Perennial. |
| Flower Color | Purple. |
| Bloom Period | April-June. |
| Height at Maturity | 10-20". |
| Plant Spacing | 12-24" |
| Light Requirements | Sun to part shade. |
| Moisture Needs | Low to moderate. |
| Soil Type |
Dry, well-drained. |