Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Cipura Species: paludosa (pal-oo-DOH-suh) (Info)
Category: Bulbs
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: 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) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Light Blue White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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