Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) Species: x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh) Cultivar: Oriental Beauty
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Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 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 SunSun to Partial Shade Danger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Bright YellowLavender Foliage HerbaceousOther details Unknown |
Propagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsN/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 UnknownClass Species (SPEC)Bloom Time Midseason (M)Late Midseason (MLa) Awards (if applicable) UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Unknown |