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Louisiana Iris 'Kirk Strawn'

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Synonym
Hybridized
Bertinot
Registered or introduced
1993
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 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Class
Louisiana (LA)
Bloom Time
Extra early (EE)
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Arlington, Texas

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dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Lilac-purple standards have dark red-purple styles; falls are ruby red with yellow signals. Plant grows to 42" and blooms early in the season.

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