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| Identification |
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Genus
Iris
Species
reticulata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Family
IRIDACEAE
Specimen number
S10503
Data source
Frgnt p18;Xeri p307
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Iris reticulata have a faint sweet perfume. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. It does well in dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fine ethereal,like violets
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Iris reticulata is a seasonal bulb. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. Flowers are often found in such colors as blue, lavender or purple.
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