Dutch Iris, Species X Iris 'Blue Magic'

Iris x hollandica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh)
Synonym
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Species (SPEC)
Bloom Time
Late Midseason (MLa)
Other Details
Other details
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)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Cottondale, Alabama

Chino Valley, Arizona

Lakewood, California

Greeley, Colorado

Lula, Georgia

Canton, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Mahopac, New York

Dayton, Ohio

Desoto, Texas

Riverton, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Greeley, CO | June 2019 | positive

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