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Orthrosanthus Species, Morning Iris

Orthrosanthusmultiflorus

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Orthrosanthus (orth-roh-SAN-thus)
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Species
multiflorus (mul-tih-FLOR-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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