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Tall Bearded Iris 'Rustler'

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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

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage

Rose/Mauve

Gold (yellow-orange)

Brown/Bronze

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

San Jose, California

Sebastopol, California

Gainesville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Coram, New York

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Greater Sudbury, Ontario

Grants Pass, Oregon

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Portsmouth, Virginia

Winchester, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

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Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | September 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: HM 1990, AM 1992

doss

Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Mid season. 37" Fragrant.
"A bright reddish brown with a golden flow, closer inspection reveals standards with a flush of faded r...Read More

mountaineer

Manhattan, KS | December 2003 | positive

This one stands from a distance.

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2003 | positive

One of the best iris I grow. Healthy, vigorous, dependable, and gorgeous!

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