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Arilbred Iris 'Volunteer Fireman'

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

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Red
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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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:

Tucson, Arizona

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Sheridan, Wyoming

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1913cat
Robertsville, MO (Zone 5b) | April 2008 | neutral

HM 1959.

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Margiempv
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

Good growing HISTORIC arilbred. In cooler climates the color has more lavender tones. In warmer climates more burgundy/brown tones.

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