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Tall Bearded Iris 'Blue Shimmer'

Iris

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Info
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Light Blue
White/Near White
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Awards (if applicable)
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Apple Valley, California

Colbert, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Deer River, Minnesota

Robertsville, Missouri

Billings, Montana

Cut Bank, Montana

Roseburg, Oregon

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Irissimo
| May 2012 | positive

Lovely and has the softest of lilac hues.The petals are the most delicate in my Iris border .The stem seems a little weak .

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1913cat
Robertsville, MO (Zone 5b) | February 2010 | neutral

HM 1942

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Mainer
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Proving itself hardy in my zone and is just lovely.

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

Awards: Honorable Mention '42, Award of Merit '44

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