Iris chrysophylla
Iridaceae
Yellowleaf Iris
Stems erect or stemless, leaves pointing upward. Rhizomes creeping to 12 in. Leaves evergreen, light yellowish green, about 1/4 in. wide, pink or red at base. Flower stem to 8 in., holds 2 flowers. Flowers white sometimes tinged blue, or cream to pale yellow with darker veining, perianth tube 1 1/2–4 in. long and slender, narrow petals held horizontal to the ground. Grows in open forests, woodlands, at low elevations.
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Flowering Time: Late Spring
- Flower Form: Petals 3 or 6, flat leaves (Iris)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 2–8 inches
- Habitat: Meadow, West-side Forest
- Found In: Crater Lake NP, Siskiyous
- Native: Yes
