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Louisiana Iris 'Red Echo'

Iris

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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)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °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)
Silver/Gray
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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Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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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

Cordele, Georgia

Kansas City, Missouri

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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

This is a beautiful older Louisiana. Recommended!

Scarlet red greyed purple line signal; scarlet red styles and crest. Blo...Read More

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Joan
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | January 2006 | neutral

Awards: Award of Merit 1990

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