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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) Cultivar: Cat's Eye Hybridized by Black; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2002
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 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: Rose/Mauve Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time: Midseason (M)
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): Honorable Mention Award of Merit Walther Cup Cook- Douglas Medal (SDB)
On May 27, 2008, ADKSpirit from Lake Placid, NY (Zone 4a) wrote:
This little plant survived well it's first winter, and is now blooming it's first blossoms. So far it's produced 3 stems & at least 6 blossoms. Great little plant.
On May 2, 2006, TBGDN from Macy, IN (Zone 5b) wrote:
I am amazed at the rapid growth and increase rate since the day I planted this SDB in July of 2005. The astonishing part is the number of bloom stalks (5), and four flowers opening at the same time today. This all happened in spite of severe rains, thunderstorms and very high winds overnight. Colors are outstanding!
On Mar 26, 2006, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:
American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2004; Walther Cup 2004; Award of Merit 2006; Cook Douglas Medal 2008
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.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Boise, Idaho Macy, Indiana Cedar Rapids, Iowa Durham, Maine Chelsea, Michigan Marquette, Michigan Deer River, Minnesota Robertsville, Missouri Saint Louis, Missouri Beatrice, Nebraska Los Alamos, New Mexico Lake Placid, New York Coshocton, Ohio Norristown, Pennsylvania Greeneville, Tennessee Readyville, Tennessee Harker Heights, Texas Vancouver, Washington Sheridan, Wyoming
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