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Tall Bearded Iris 'Splashacata'

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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

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Lavender

Medium Purple

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

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Regional

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

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Chino, California

Durham, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

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BamaBecka

Tuscaloosa, AL | April 2013 | positive

Excellent performer. One of the best iris in my garden.

MikenMyrtle

Myrtle Beach, SC | June 2006 | positive

Uniquely pretty--stalks have held up well during gusty winds.

Margiempv

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

Great grower, nice stalks and branching, excellent substance. Puts on quite a show!! Deserves the Dykes Medal!! HIghly recommended!

Joan

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002; John C. Wister Medal 2004; Dykes Memorial Medal 2005

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