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Species Iris, Ground Iris, Bowltube Iris

Irismacrosiphon

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Iris macrosiphon by Scorpioangel
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
macrosiphon (mak-roh-SY-fon)
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Synonym
Iris amabilis
Iris elata
Limniris macrosiphon
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Dark Blue
Lavender
White/Near White
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time

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Other details

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Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth
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:

Gold Hill, Oregon

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Scorpioangel
Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

This Iris shows much variety in color and habitat due to natural hybrid forms. It has a very short flower stem tucked close to the groun...Read More

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