Plant Family

Iridaceae

2 plants in database

Iridaceae in this database spans zones 5-9 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Iridaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
5–9
Herbaceous
1 plants
Aquatic
1 plants
Herb
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×2 Wildlife Attractor×2 Erosion Control×2 Pollinator×1 Ground Cover×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Iridaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea
Thrips
100% of family
Thysanoptera

All Iridaceae Plants — 2 total

Blue Flag Iris
Iris virginica
Marsh Gladiolus
Gladiolus palustris