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Tall Bearded Iris 'Gypsy Romance'

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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

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

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Medium Purple

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)

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

John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

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

COARSEGOLD, California

Sebastopol, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Blanchard, Michigan

South Rockwood, Michigan

Cut Bank, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Los Alamos, New Mexico

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Coppell, Texas

Palo Pinto, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards:
American Iris Society Honorable Mention '96, Award of Merit '98, John C. Wister Medal '02

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2003 | positive

Excellent grower, with many increases. Lovely.

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