Is White Cemetery Iris safe for pets?

No, White Cemetery Iris (Iris Albicans) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is White Cemetery Iris easy to care for?

White Cemetery Iris has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun light.

Can White Cemetery Iris grow indoors?

White Cemetery Iris is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

White Cemetery Iris (Iris Albicans) is a perennial bulb in the Iridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Iris albicans is a sterile hybrid iris known for its white flowers and rhizomatous growth.

Last updated: February 2026

White Cemetery Iris

Iris Albicans

Iris albicans is a sterile hybrid iris known for its white flowers and rhizomatous growth.

Quick Facts

Type

bulb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Cemetery Iris

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Iridaceae

Genus:Iris