Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Raspberry Jam'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
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)
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
Foliage
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple
Class
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Montrose, Colorado

Hagerstown, Maryland

Deer River, Minnesota

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Dallas, TX | March 2021 | positive

These really must have a lot of sun to bloom. I had six-eight planted in my front yard on a gentle slope for five years and they never b...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

Awards: HM 1983, AM 1985, Cook-Douglas 1988

E
Hagerstown, MD (Zone 6a) | June 2005 | positive

Niswonger, 1980. 12" (30 cm). Blooms M. Red violet with deeper spot on F.; white blue beard. (Rangerette X Amazon Princess).

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