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Tall Bearded Iris 'Secretary'

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Pale Yellow

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Early midseason (EM)

Other Details

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

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

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are fragrant

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:

Lanett, Alabama

Savannah, Georgia

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2009 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 2009

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