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Species Iris, Xiphium Iris, Spanish Iris

Irisxiphium

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

xiphium (ZIF-ee-um)

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Synonym

Iris coronaria

Iris hispanica

Iris taitii

Iris variabilis

Xiphion verum

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Medium Blue

Blue-Violet

Lavender

White/Near White

Class

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

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salinas, California

Cobleskill, New York

Kalama, Washington

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| January 2003 | neutral

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