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Stinking Gladwyn, Stinking Iris 'Variegata'

Irisfoetidissima

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
foetidissima (fet-uh-DISS-ih-muh)
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Height

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Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color

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Foliage
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time

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Other details

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Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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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