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Blue Flag, Dagger Flower, Water Iris, Liver Lily 'Ruth Wilder'

Irisversicolor

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
versicolor (VER-suh-kuh-lor)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Gold (yellow-orange)
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
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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