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Products > Iris PCH 'Little Toby'   Iris PCH 'Little Toby' - Pacific Coast Hybrid Iris    Working on getting this plant back in the field but it is currently not available – listing for information only! [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. Family: Iridaceae (Irises) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Maroon Bloomtime: Spring Parentage: (I. douglasiana x I. innominata) Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Summer Dry: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Iris PCH 'Little Toby' (Pacific Coast Hybrid Iris) - This Pacific Coast Hybrid Iris features tall stalks of medium-sized maroon flowers with golden throats. The clumps of tough evergreen foliage grow to 12 to 18 inches tall and spread to 2 to 3 feet wide. Flowers in spring. One of the best growers, it is reliable and showy. Plant in cool sun to light shade with occasional summer watering. As with other Pacific Coast Hybrid Iris, plant in a light acidic soil in full sun (coastal only), light shade, morning or late afternoon shade and water sparingly in coastal areas and more regularly inland. Plants are hardy to 15-20 degrees F or slightly lower for short duration. Transplanting or dividing and replanting should be done in December. In heavy alkaline conditions that are often found in southern California soils the addition of peat moss or soil sulfur is recommended, and with very heavy soils gypsum is added.  This information on this page is based on our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Iris PCH 'Little Toby'.     [MORE INFO]