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Shreve's iris

Iris virginica var. shrevei

Shreve's iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms May–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 29 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, IA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: May–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Shreve's iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei) — *Iris virginica var. shrevei* — Shreve's iris. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Hill Craddock, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Shreve's iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms May–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, shreve's iris pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia).