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Louisiana Iris 'Cajun Sunrise'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Louisiana (LA)

Bloom Time

Early midseason (EM)

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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

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

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Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

Award of Merit

Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal (LA)

Foliage Color

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Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

I love the coloring on this Louisiana. The yellow sunburst makes the flower! Recommended!

S. red, narrow yellow edge; st...Read More

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1996, Award of Merit 1998, Mary Swords DeBaillon Medal 2000

jm100013

Gray, LA | June 2003 | positive

This Louisiana is eyecatching. When it blooms It stals the show. It is also grown all across the U.S.

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