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Siberian Iris 'Silver Edge'

Iris sibirica

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
sibirica (sy-BEER-ah-kuh)
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Synonym
Hybridized
McEwen
Registered or introduced
1973
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Silver/Gray
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Siberian (SIB)
Bloom Time
Early (E)
Early midseason (EM)
Midseason (M)
Other Details
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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
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Louisville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Deer River, Minnesota

Rochester, New York

Southold, New York

, Newfoundland and Labrador

Coshocton, Ohio

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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | March 2004 | positive

'Silver Edge' Siberian Iris is the most robust Siberian I have. If given adequate water, flower stems will reach nearly 4 feet. The flow...Read More

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Todd_Boland
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2004 | positive

The flowers of 'Silver Edge' are among the largest of Siberian Iris. The delicate white edge is a lovely contrast to the mid-blue flowers.

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