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Tall Bearded Iris 'Double Shot'

Iris

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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

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Blue-Violet

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hanceville, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Nampa, Idaho

Anacoco, Louisiana

Richmond, Missouri

Greeneville, Tennessee

Lascassas, Tennessee

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GardeningJudy

Richmond, MO | October 2013 | positive

I have had Double Shot for 3 years now, purchased from Sutton, and it has bloomed beautifully in the Spring. This is the first year it i...Read More

MICODY

Anacoco, LA | December 2012 | positive

I've had this plant for 3 years, every year it's multiplied in size. It's bloomed every year and this past season it exceled with even a ...Read Morerebloom in September!

PaulHunt

Bradford, VT | February 2012 | negative

I have had this planted here for 9 years and it has never bloomed.

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