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Moraeatripetala

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Moraea (mor-ah-EE-uh)
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Species
tripetala (try-PET-ah-luh)
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Synonym
Iris mutila
Iris tripetala
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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