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Iristyphifolia

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

typhifolia (ty-fih-FOH-lee-a)

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Synonym

Limniris typhifolia

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage

Blue-Violet

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

Herbaceous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

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:

Grand Marais, Michigan

Kintnersville, Pennsylvania

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NancyMcD

Grand Marais, MI | August 2010 | positive

Iris typhifolia does very well in far northern Michigan. Its rich color and early bloom, coupled with its wildflowery grace, make it ver...Read Morey popular with us and visitors.

Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This species Iris was discovered in China in 1928. It is closelt allied to Iris siberica and readily hybridizes with that species. The ...Read More

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