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Tall Bearded Iris 'City Lights'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

Dunn

Registered or introduced

1990

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 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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

Blue-Violet

Lavender

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Midseason (M)

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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

Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

Award of Merit

Foliage Color

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Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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Does it set seed?

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Foliage Habit

Ploidy

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Tntigger

Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

Fantastic bloomer and rebloomer here for us in zone 6b.

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1993; Award of Merit 1995

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

Great Grower!! Reblooms in many areas of the country. Stunning color. I highly recommend this one.

nearindy

McCordsville, IN | January 2004 | positive

pod and pollen fertile

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