The Toughleaf Iris is a native to the west side of the Cascades. This wildflower can grow to a foot or so tall. The six petals of this Iris are usually deep blue to purple. The “falls” have show the veins and more coloration than the “standards”.
Toughleaf Iris about to open
Detail of the "falls" petal
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