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Arilbred Iris 'Butterfly Wings'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Lavender

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

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:

Tucson, Arizona

Wichita, Kansas

Durham, Maine

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Nineveh, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

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Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | April 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1947

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

Very good grower - interesting pattern.

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