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Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Gainesville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Belleville, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Roanoke, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Crimson Fire X Y 682-2: (Thriller sibling x T 449-A: (Master Touch x J 483-4, sibling to pod parent of Spellbreaker) x ((Sailor's Dance x...Read More

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(Mary) Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | May 2014 | positive

I just got this one. It goes well with the others that actually survive up here like Batik and Stairway to Heaven and Fireplace Embers. ...Read More

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D
Mount Wolf, PA | May 2012 | positive

Grows well even in the mostly clay soil I have with a long blossom time. BUT it was sold to me as Spartan; it is a Spartan imposter but ...Read More

M
Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2011 | positive

I planted some iris in my corner gardens to provide some color early in the season. This was a great choice, and has bloomed very nicely...Read More

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 1998

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