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Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) Cultivar: Byzantine Art Hybridized by Baumunk 2000
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Height 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 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 SunDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Scarlet (dark red)Lavender Cream/Tan Foliage HerbaceousOther details Unknown |
Propagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed Soil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedClass Arilbred (AB)Bloom Time Midseason (M)Awards (if applicable) Honorable MentionAward of Merit Clarence G. White Medal (AB) Foliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Where to Grow Unknown |