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Siberian Iris 'Silver Edge'

Irissibirica

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Family
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

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Dark Blue
Silver/Gray
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

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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
Perennials
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:

Louisville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Deer River, Minnesota

Rochester, New York

Southold, New York

, Newfoundland and Labrador

Coshocton, Ohio

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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | March 2004 | positive

'Silver Edge' Siberian Iris is the most robust Siberian I have. If given adequate water, flower stems will reach nearly 4 feet. The flow...Read More

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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2004 | positive

The flowers of 'Silver Edge' are among the largest of Siberian Iris. The delicate white edge is a lovely contrast to the mid-blue flowers.

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