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Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Phalocallis (fal-oh-KAL-liss) Species: coelestis (koh-el-ES-tis) Synonym:Cypella coelestis Synonym:Cypella plumbea
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousVelvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Light BlueBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; sow indoors before last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |