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Southern Blue Flag, Virginia Iris 'Contraband Girl'

Irisvirginica

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Sun Exposure

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °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

Dark Blue

Blue-Violet

Class

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

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

May be a noxious weed or invasive

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

Ponds and Aquatics

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:

Prattville, Alabama

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina

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Irisvirginica

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