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Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Jewel Baby'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Danger

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage

Dark Purple/Black

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

Smooth

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

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:

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Omaha, Nebraska

Corrales, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Midland, Texas

Augusta, Wisconsin

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Conquered_MS

Preston, MD | November 2010 | positive

Planted this cute little iris last summer (2009). It not only bloomed this past spring, but it is in bloom again now - November 3rd - in region 7!

jhyshark

Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | positive

From 3 rhizomes in 1999 I now have two nice clumps of this wonderful iris. Lots of blooms, and the color is luscious.

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