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Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Smell the Roses'

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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

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 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

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:

Perryville, Arkansas

Iowa City, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Blanchard, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

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grannys_garden

Perryville, AR (Zone 7b) | November 2013 | positive

This iris is shorter than the average SDB. It has multiple blooms and is a lovely light purple color. It does not increase aggressively...Read More

Joan

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 1990; Award of Merit 1994

Mainer

Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | May 2007 | positive

Smell The Roses(Monty Byers,Registered 1987,) Sdlg. C12-100. SDB. 13"(33cm) E-L &Re. Medium violet blue,blended deeper rosy violet at haf...Read More

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