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Tall Bearded Iris 'Startler'

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

White/Near White

Class

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Seed Collecting

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

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Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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Tall Bearded (TB)

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NellPercy

Ponca City, OK | May 2004 | positive

Schreiner '78 M-ML mid-size bloom very white, ruffled and laced Has a bright red B good substance

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