Scientific
Name
Iris tectorum
Common
Name
Roof iris;
Wall iris |
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Hardiness
Zones: 5 to 9 |
[Alba] |
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Habit:
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Growth
Rate: Slow to moderate
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Size: 10 inches |
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Site
Requirements: --
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Form:
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Texture:
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Foliage: 12
inch long sword-like leaves |
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Flower/Fruit: Deep
lilac to bluish purple flowers with brownish violet to lilac streaking
in spring |
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Comments: Space
10 to 16 inches apart
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Cultivars:
Alba: white flowers
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