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Iridaceae
Species Iris
Irisruthenica
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Family
Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris
(EYE-ris)
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Species
ruthenica
(ru-THEN-ih-ka)
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Synonym
Iris alpina
Iris caespitosa
Joniris ruthenica
Limniris ruthenica
Xiphion ruthenicum
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
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Foliage
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
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Other details
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Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Patent Information
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Awards (if applicable)
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Foliage Color
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Bloom Characteristics
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Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
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