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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) Cultivar: Rustler Hybridized by Keppel; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1987
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
On Mar 20, 2005, doss from Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Mid season. 37" Fragrant.
"A bright reddish brown with a golden flow, closer inspection reveals standards with a flush of faded rose. Antique gold edging on falls of henna. Nicely ruffled with a sweet fragrance. The beards are gold, tipped orange. American Iris Society Honorable Mention '90; Award of Merit '92."
Cooley's Iris Garden note.
On Dec 5, 2003, Margiempv from Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote:
One of the best iris I grow. Healthy, vigorous, dependable, and gorgeous!
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Oro Valley, Arizona San Jose, California Sebastopol, California Gainesville, Georgia Cedar Rapids, Iowa Hebron, Kentucky Milford Mill, Maryland Brunswick, Missouri Robertsville, Missouri Shepherd, Montana Lincoln, Nebraska Coram, New York Lotsee, Oklahoma Greater Sudbury, Ontario Harbeck-fruitdale, Oregon Greeneville, Tennessee Readyville, Tennessee Cedar Hills, Utah Portsmouth, Virginia Winchester, Virginia Inglewood-finn Hill, Washington
9 members have or want this plant for trade.
