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Dwarf Crested Iris 'Eco Little Bluebird'

Iriscristata

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Iris cristata by humidcontntl
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
cristata (kris-TAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Orange
Dark Blue
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
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:

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Christiana, Tennessee

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Joan
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2010 | neutral

A selection of I. cristata collected 1976 in Fannin County, Georgia

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killdawabbit
Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | May 2010 | positive

A selection by Don Jacobs of Eco-Gardens in Georgia. 'Eco Little Bluebird', medium blue with orange inner signal and ivory outer signal s...Read More

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