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Tall Bearded Iris 'Dangerous Mood'

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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

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

Light Blue

Medium Blue

Dark Purple/Black

Class

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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:

Carrollton, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia

Des Plaines, Illinois

Tupelo, Mississippi

Robertsville, Missouri

Greenville, New Hampshire

Salem, New Jersey

Concord, North Carolina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Greeneville, Tennessee

Harker Heights, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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PeriwinkleBlues

Milwaukee, WI (Zone 5a) | September 2013 | neutral

Found this variety at WalMart this season. It was pre-packaged among the display with daffodil bulbs, etc for fall planting. Price was $3...Read More

Joan

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2006

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