Marin Iris
Iris douglasiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Marin Iris is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, OR
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Marin iris is an elegant native perennial with attractive sword-like evergreen foliage. It produces showy purple, lavender, or occasionally white flowers in spring, creating a refined accent in partially shaded gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Marin Iris is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone, backyard only.
- May need occasional grooming to remove spent flower stalks
Wildlife value
Marin iris flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its spring bloom period, providing valuable early-season nectar.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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