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Species Iris, Spuria Iris

Irisorientalis

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)

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Synonym

Iris albida

Iris gigantea

Iris longipedicellata

Iris monnieri

Iris ochroleuca

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

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)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Tangent, Oregon

Frisco, Texas

Port Angeles, Washington

Port Angeles East, Washington

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