Reticulated Iris 'Clairette'

Irisreticulata

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

New Milford, Connecticut

Indian Mound, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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WOODLAWN, TN | March 2015 | positive

'Clairette' is such a lovely blue that looks like it had its tips dipped in indigo dye. A keeper for sure. I am hoping it naturalizes in ...Read More

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) | March 2007 | positive

This iris bloomed early and well. Small and delicate, it is less striking than some of the more intensely hued reticulatas, but it is be...Read More

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