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Tall Bearded Iris 'Sherbert'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

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Foliage

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Medium Purple

Cream/Tan

Class

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

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Concord, North Carolina

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LauraSteele

Fort Wayne, IN | February 2012 | neutral

This historic iris was bred by Sturtevant in 1918 and is a very rare cultivar.

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