Iris munzii - Munz's Iris (Plant) Size:1G Host plant for the Mournful

Host plant for the Mournful Duskywing butterfly

and lack of milkweed—the last one a theory that the author rejects

Cascade Ranges

Large evergreen shrub with a showy

Layia platyglossa (Tidy Tips)

Iris munzii - Munz's Iris (Plant) Size:1G Host plant for the MournfulMunz's iris has a soft lavender flower. Color can vary, being lighter or darker, and having purple to blue veins and yellow signals. Leaves are tall and upright. Excellent for dry shade, especially under native trees. Prefers good drainage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae Species Name Iris munzii Common Name Munz's Iris Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Moderate