Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
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Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Number of Varieties
8006
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40000
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Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-113-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border