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Louisiana Iris 'Garnet Storm Dancer'

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Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Louisiana (LA)

Bloom Time

Midseason (M)

Late Midseason (MLa)

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

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

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Foliage Color

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Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Maben, Mississippi

Southold, New York

Moscow, Tennessee

Richmond, Virginia

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