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Tall Bearded Iris 'Gay Parasol'

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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

24-36 in. (60-90 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

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)

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:

Tucson, Arizona

Sherwood, Arkansas

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lexington, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Blanchard, Michigan

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Belfield, North Dakota

Enid, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Tomah, Wisconsin

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1913cat

Robertsville, MO (Zone 5b) | February 2010 | neutral

HM 1975 AM 1977

grannymarsh

Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2006 | positive

Falls are velvety, very nice Iris

NellPercy

Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

bicolor--Standard white, fall violet with the slightest of white edges. Grows and blooms well. zone 6

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