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Irisruthenica

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

ruthenica (ru-THEN-ih-ka)

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Synonym

Iris alpina

Iris caespitosa

Joniris ruthenica

Limniris ruthenica

Xiphion ruthenicum

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

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Foliage

Dark Blue

Medium Blue

Class

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

Bloom Time

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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)

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

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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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