Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Ruby Slippers'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
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:

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hagerstown, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

Chelsea, Michigan

Omaha, Nebraska

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2004; Award of Merit 2006; Hans and Jacob Sass Medal Runner Up 2009

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