Bearded Iris 'Edith Wolford'
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Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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Height: 32-36 inches
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Spread: 12-24 inches
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Bloom Time: mid to late
spring
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average, well
drained, sandy loam best
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Moisture: average to dry;
do not tolerate wet feet (will rot); drought tolerant
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Use: accent plant in
cottage gardens, perennial borders; cut flowers
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Care: easy to grow,
should be planted so tops of rhizomes are exposed and roots are spread out
facing downwards in soil, make sure rhizomes are not planted too deep, divide
after flowering every 3-5 years
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Concerns: too much
moisture causes soft rot problems; iris borer
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Native to: species native to Eastern
Mediterranean
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Notes: deer and rabbit
resistant; salt tolerant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B031
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