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Siberian Iris 'Blue King'

Irissibirica

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Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

sibirica (sy-BEER-ah-kuh)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

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

Foliage

Blue-Violet

Class

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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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Regional

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

Cordele, Georgia

Lincoln, Nebraska

Bend, Oregon

Dallas, Texas

Aberdeen, Washington

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echoes

| September 2003 | positive

This iris has very attractive foliage all summer. Planted by a pond, Blue King does not get floppy, so even when the beautiful buds and ...Read Moreflowers are gone, its a winner.

nipajo

Dallas, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2003 | positive

I had 'Blue King' in semi-shade for about three years and it bloomed once so I moved it to more sun and it took off; not only with more b...Read More

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