beach-head iris
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beach-head iris
Iris hookeri
The beach-head iris is a beautiful flower that grows in sandy areas near the coast. Its bright purple petals can make any beach look more colorful and cheerful!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The beach-head iris has striking purple-blue flowers with white or yellow markings on its lower petals, called 'falls.' Its sword-like, grey-green leaves stand upright, forming a compact clump.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyIridaceaeGenusIris
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Irises are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow!
Its petals are like landing strips for busy bees!
Its seeds can float on ocean currents to find new homes!
This iris helps create homes for tiny beach critters.
Special abilities
Ability
Salt Spray Shield
The beach-head iris can grow right by the ocean thanks to special glands that help it manage salty air.
Ability
Sand Anchor
This iris has strong, spreading roots that grip sandy soil, helping to prevent erosion along coasts.
Ability
Water Wise
It can thrive in both wet and relatively dry coastal spots, adapting to changing moisture levels.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-40 cm
- Spread
- 20-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-7 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits its vibrant flowers for nectar.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects pollen and nectar from its blooms.
eaten by
Gray Field Slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Can sometimes feed on the iris's leaves.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers. They are important for nature and help animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is beach-head iris?
10-40 cm
How wide does beach-head iris spread?
20-30 cm
How big are the flowers on beach-head iris?
5-7 cm
When does beach-head iris bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is beach-head iris edible?
No
Is beach-head iris toxic?
Mild
What is beach-head iris's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is beach-head iris pollinated?
Insect
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