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Species Iris, Himalayan Iris

Irisdecora

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
decora (DEK-or-uh)
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Synonym
Evansia nepalensis
Iris yunnanensis
Junopsis decora
Neubeckia decora
Neubeckia sulcata
Height

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Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Light Blue
Lavender
Medium Purple
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Other details

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Propagation Methods

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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:

Homer, New York

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