Species Iris, Dwarf Iris, Juno Iris

Irispersica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
persica (PER-see-kuh)
Synonym
Coresantha persica
Costia persica
Iris bolleana
Iris praecox
Iris purpurea
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Light Blue
Brown/Bronze
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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neutral
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Hanover Twp., PA (Zone 6a) | November 2007 | positive

Flowers are low to the ground. Fragrant. Colors are variable and can be green/blue, silverish, yellow, or rich brown. They will bloom ...Read More

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