Arilbred Iris
Iris 'Jewel of Omar'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Cultivar: Jewel of Omar
Hybridized by Boswell 1986

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage
Green
Dark Blue
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Patent Information

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

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow