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Iridaceae
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rain on Frost'
Iris
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Family
Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris
(EYE-ris)
Info
Synonym
Hybridized
Hester
Registered or introduced
2009
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)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
White/Near White
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Early midseason (EM)
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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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Lincoln, Nebraska
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