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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Iris sibirica 'Eric the Red'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This tall Siberian iris produces dark red flowers in late spring on rigid stems which rise to 40" high above a clump of arching, narrow, grass-like, linear leaves. Clumps will grow together and snuff out weeds. After bloom, the vase-shaped foliage will retain its green color into the fall. Excellent cut flower, but lasts only 1-2 days.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. An adaptable plant which tolerates a wide range of soils. It is best grown in very moist, fertile, slightly acid soil, including boggy conditions, but will also tolerate a poor, dry soil because its thick roots penetrate the soil deeply.

    Flower Color

    Dark red

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    2-3 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    3-4 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Medium water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Has showy flowers, Good cut flower, Mass Plant, Specimen

    Bloom Time

    Late spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

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