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Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: 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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage: Herbaceous Smooth-Textured
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
On May 4, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Rhizomes (thickened roots) and rootstocks, fresh or dry, of all Iris species and cultivars are poisonous if ingested. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and elevated temperature following ingestion. Some resources claim the toxic principal (irisin, iridin, irisine) only cause low toxicity if eaten.
Skin irritation can develop upon contact with seeds, rhizomes, rootstock, or cell sap.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents, and pet owners to look further for more information.
On May 6, 2005, paani from Saint Louis, MO (Zone 6a) wrote:
This is a species iris. It has a distinctive scent that many people say is like grape soda.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Malvern, Arkansas Lafayette, California San Jose, California Washington, District Of Columbia Macy, Indiana Mcgregor, Iowa Nichols, Iowa Paris, Kentucky Brewster, Massachusetts Halifax, Massachusetts Deer River, Minnesota Piedmont, Missouri Saint Louis, Missouri Cicero, New York Hulbert, Oklahoma Blodgett, Oregon Turner, Oregon Pickens, South Carolina Crossville, Tennessee Corpus Christi, Texas Bellevue, Washington Spokane, Washington
17 members have or want this plant for trade.
