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Tall Bearded Iris 'City Lights'

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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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Blue-Violet

Lavender

White/Near White

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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Blythe, California

Clio, California

Denver, Colorado

Monroe, Connecticut

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Westchester, Illinois

Mc Cordsville, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Anacoco, Louisiana

Gardiner, Maine

Tupelo, Mississippi

Weatherby, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Omaha, Nebraska

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Palo Pinto, Texas

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

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Tntigger

Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

Fantastic bloomer and rebloomer here for us in zone 6b.

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1993; Award of Merit 1995

Margiempv

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

Great Grower!! Reblooms in many areas of the country. Stunning color. I highly recommend this one.

nearindy

McCordsville, IN | January 2004 | positive

pod and pollen fertile

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