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Re-blooming Iris: Iris cultivars

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ruffled reblooming iris in evanston

Family: Iridaceae

Above: rebloomers in Evanston, Below: ruffled rebloomer Use: borders, beds, berms, herb gardens, foundaton plantings, parkways
ruffled rebloomin iris

Plant: rhizomatous perennial to 24"

Origin: garden cultivars

Zone
: 5 - 9

Flowers
: available in various colors. In cold climates choose re-bloomers that flower in early autumn before frost

Foliage: sword-like

Culture
: sun to part sun. Well-drained soil. Check for signs of iris borer in mid summer. Divide overcrowded, non-performing clumps in summer..



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