Species Iris, Prairie Iris, Dixie Iris

Irishexagona

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
hexagona (hek-sa-GON-uh)
Synonym
Limniris hexagona
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Light Blue
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Bartow, Florida

Lady Lake, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Coushatta, Louisiana

Fort Worth, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | March 2005 | positive

Dixie Iris or Prairie Iris (Iris hexagona) is native to many habitats in the southeastern United States, including wet sites, pastures, s...Read More

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