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Tall Bearded Iris 'City Lights'

Iris

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Info
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
Blue-Violet
Lavender
White/Near White
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Midseason (M)
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
Award of Merit
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Blythe, California

Clio, California

Denver, Colorado

Monroe, Connecticut

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Westchester, Illinois

Mc Cordsville, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Anacoco, Louisiana

Gardiner, Maine

Tupelo, Mississippi

Weatherby, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Omaha, Nebraska

Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Palo Pinto, Texas

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

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Tntigger
Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

Fantastic bloomer and rebloomer here for us in zone 6b.

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Joan
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1993; Award of Merit 1995

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Margiempv
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

Great Grower!! Reblooms in many areas of the country. Stunning color. I highly recommend this one.

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nearindy
McCordsville, IN | January 2004 | positive

pod and pollen fertile

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