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Dutch Iris 'Purple Sensation'

Irisx hollandica

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh)

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Height

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

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

This plant is resistant to deer

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

Bulbs

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:

Collierville, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

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JennysGarden_TN

Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

It is now blooming in my zone 7b garden.

DreamOfSpring

Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | April 2005 | positive

Rich, dark velvety purple (with yellow markings). Very nice color. I have been trying to get a photo of this, but so far my camera fail...Read Mores to pick up the intense color.

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