Intermediate Bearded Iris
Iris 'Violet Queen'

<h1>Intermediate Bearded Iris<br><i>Iris</i> 'Violet Queen'</h1>

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                            <b>Family: Iridaceae</b>
                                    (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Iris</i></b>
                                    (EYE-ris)<br>
                                        
            
                            <b>Cultivar: Violet Queen</b><br>
            
                        
                            Hybridized by Huburt
                        
                            1904<br>
                        
            
                        
                        
                        
            
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                    <P><B>Spacing</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Hardiness</B><BR>
                     
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                        15-18 in. (38-45 cm)<BR>
                     
                        18-24 in. (45-60 cm)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Sun Exposure</B><BR>
                     
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                        USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)<BR>
                     
                        USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Danger</B><BR>
                     
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                        Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Bloom Color</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Foliage</B><BR>
                     
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                        Dark Purple/Black<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Other details</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Propagation Methods</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Seed Collecting</B><BR>
                     
                        6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)<BR>
                     
                        6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)<BR>
                     
                        7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Soil pH requirements</B><BR>
                     
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                        Allow cut surface to callous over before planting<BR>
                     
                        Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season<BR>
                                     
                       
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                    <P><B>Class</B><BR>
                     
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                        Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds<BR>
                     
                        N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed<BR>
                                     
                       
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                    <P><B>Awards (if applicable)</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Fruit Shape</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Fruit Size</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Fruit Colors</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Growing Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Days to Maturity</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Seed Type</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Usage</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Disease Resistance</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Type</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Plant Size (check one)</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Growth Rate</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Shape</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Appearance</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Degree to which the appearance is present</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Texture (top)</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Texture (bottom)</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Color</B><BR>
                     
                        Early midseason (EM)<BR>
                                     
                       
                    <P><B>Color of Leaf Margin</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Substance</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Number of Vein Pairs</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Appearance of Margin</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Margin Width</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Shape</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Fragrance</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Does it set seed?</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Size</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Type</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Blooming Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Foliage Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Ploidy</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Color Patterns</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Category</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Growth Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Shape</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Other Details</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Pruning Instructions</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Kernel Color</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Division</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Size</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Color Pattern</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Group</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Pruning Groups</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bloom Diameter</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Heat (Pungency)</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Fruit Color</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Section</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Pruning</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Size/Type</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Flower Characteristics</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Shape/Type</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Leaf Texture</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Propagation</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Pollination</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Bearing Habit</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Rootstock Vigor</B><BR>
                     
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                    <P><B>Fruit Usage</B><BR>
                     
                        Flowers are good for cutting<BR>
                     
                        This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds<BR>
                                     
                                                                   
                    <P><B>Classification</B><BR>
                     
                        Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping<BR>
                     
                        Average Water Needs;  Water regularly; do not overwater<BR>
                                                    
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