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Tall Bearded Iris 'Autumn Circus'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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

Blue-Violet

White/Near White

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

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

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:

Clanton, Alabama

Laceys Spring, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Denver, Colorado

Carrollton, Georgia

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Danvers, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Clawson, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Candler, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Brinkhaven, Ohio

Croton, Ohio

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Albany, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Midland, Texas

Palo Pinto, Texas

Mc Lean, Virginia

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joanmwc

Clanton, AL (Zone 7b) | April 2013 | positive

This iris bloomed four different times for me last year. It multiplies really well and its blooms are prolific. Mine gets morning sun and...Read More

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1994

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | positive

Very good grower and a healthy plant. Reblooms in the fall/winter.

tazzy

Sand Springs, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Hard to remonte In OK> When it blooms in Fall has good strong tall stalks,same as spring bloom. Bloom dates 2004 May 5th and Nov. 17...Read More

txgimgim

Palo Pinto, TX | September 2004 | positive

This iris has increased well for me. I have it growing in a bed that developed some bacterial rot in some of the iris. This iris develope...Read More

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