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Tall Bearded Iris 'Bubble Bubble'

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Family

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 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

Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Late Midseason (MLa)

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting

Allow 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

6.1 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Anacoco, Louisiana

Tupelo, Mississippi

Germantown, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

A good iris in so many ways. Nice branching, dark, breathtaking coloring and pattern, a good sturdy grower, and multiplies well too. ...Read More

Betja

Bakersfield, CA | October 2008 | positive

I believe no photograph can do this gorgeous iris justice. Every year it's among my top 3 or 4 favorites!

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009

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