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Iris pallida

 
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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info)
Species: pallida (PAL-lid-duh) (Info)

6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All 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
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
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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

Awards (if applicable):
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive maccionoadha On May 18, 2008, maccionoadha from Halifax, MA
(Zone 6a) wrote:

We've had this Iris growing in our gardens for years. It's scent reminds me of a grape lollipop. It's slow to spread.

Positive Charlotteda On May 8, 2005, Charlotteda from Pickens, SC
(Zone 7a) wrote:

These iris should not be overlooked. Mine are tall and really pretty, the smell is also neat.

Positive paani 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:

Lafayette, California
San Jose, California
Washington, District Of Columbia
Macy, Indiana
Nichols, Iowa
Brewster, Massachusetts
Halifax, Massachusetts
Deer River, Minnesota
Piedmont, Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri
Cicero, New York
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Pickens, South Carolina
Crossville, Tennessee
Corpus Christi, Texas
Spokane, Washington



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