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Tall Bearded Iris 'Seakist'

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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

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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

Bright Yellow

Light Blue

Dark Blue

White/Near White

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

Perennials

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

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Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | July 2008 | positive

An iris worth growing!......for it's beauty, for it's good growth habits, for it's dependability.......................it has it all! Recommended!

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '99; Award of Merit '01

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