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Tall Bearded Iris 'Bengal Tiger'

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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

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage

Bright Yellow

Maroon/Burgundy

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:

Tucson, Arizona

Irvine, California

Los Altos, California

Stanford, California

Gainesville, Georgia

Derby, Kansas

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Marble Hill, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Auburn, New Hampshire

Bronx, New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

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doss

Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2005 | positive

This is a stand-out Iris. You should know that it is slightly shorter than other tall beardeds. The flower is small but makes up for it in color.

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive

Vigorous grower!!! Great color! Very Dependable - blooms every year no matter how it is treated!
I recommend this one highly.

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