Iris 'Owyhee Desert'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Owyhee Desert'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Owyhee Desert is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). Owyhee Desert needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Owyhee Desert from seed

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm).

Transplanting Owyhee Desert

Owyhee Desert is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Owyhee Desert