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Irispersica

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
persica (PER-see-kuh)
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Synonym
Coresantha persica
Costia persica
Iris bolleana
Iris praecox
Iris purpurea
Height

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Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Light Blue
Brown/Bronze
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

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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:

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Hanover Twp., PA (Zone 6a) | November 2007 | positive

Flowers are low to the ground. Fragrant. Colors are variable and can be green/blue, silverish, yellow, or rich brown. They will bloom ...Read More

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