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Iris 'Imprimis'

 
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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info)
Cultivar: Imprimis
Hybridized by Blyth; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1991

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13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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:
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Early midseason (EM)

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
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:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Awards (if applicable):
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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive TBGDN On Mar 5, 2006, TBGDN from Macy, IN wrote:

Imprimis: Hybridized by Blyth 1991. Unusual, but very nice colors, especially the beards. Moderate growth, blooms easily.

Neutral Margiempv On Dec 28, 2003, Margiempv from Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote:

Unusual coloring - - lovely, but it just didn't grow for me.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clio, California
Lake Of The Pines, California
Macy, Indiana
Manhattan, Kansas
Oskaloosa, Kansas
Anacoco, Louisiana
Blanchard, Michigan
Robertsville, Missouri
Harlowton, Montana
Shepherd, Montana
Lake Placid, New York
Morehead City, North Carolina
Harbeck-fruitdale, Oregon
Columbia, South Carolina
Greeneville, Tennessee
Lakewood Village, Texas
Nesbitt, Texas
Portsmouth, Virginia



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