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Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) Species: reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh) Cultivar: Gordon
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Height 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 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) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Blue-VioletFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Other details Unknown |
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 seedSoil 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-patentedClass UnknownBloom Time Midseason (M)Awards (if applicable) UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annual |