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Arilbred Iris 'Emerald Fantasy'

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

H. Tate

Registered or introduced

1983

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

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

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Lavender

Dark Purple/Black

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Arilbred (AB)

Bloom Time

Early (E)

Early midseason (EM)

Midseason (M)

Late Midseason (MLa)

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

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

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

Durham, Maine

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

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