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Tall Bearded Iris 'Smoky Shadows'

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Full Sun

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Foliage

Scarlet (dark red)

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Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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Tall Bearded (TB)

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sjlfinne

Lawton, OK | October 2011 | positive

Just planted this one. It is from Tasco, a 2010 TB Red. Hope to post a photo next year. Parentage is Solar Fire X Secret Service.

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