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Tall Bearded Iris 'Lights, Camera, Action'

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

Baumunk

Registered or introduced

1999

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Red

Lavender

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Midseason (M)

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Apple Valley, California

Clio, California

Sebastopol, California

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

Mukwonago, Wisconsin

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TropTrea

Mukwonago, WI | June 2015 | positive

I also have a yellow variety of these plants.

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2004

Mainecoon

Shepherd, MT | May 2005 | positive

37" S Deep lavender blended lighter, white falls with red
hafts blending to lavender & buff yellow to form a spot

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