Siberian Iris 'Ruffled Velvet'
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
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Height: 24-30 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom Time: early summer
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Bloom: red-purple standards, darker
purple, velvety falls and a black and gold blaze
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: rich, moist
soil that is moderately acidic (5.2-6.4)
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Moisture: average,
consistent
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Use: mixed perennial
bed, around water features
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Care: may be divided,
preferably in the fall but also in the spring- best to leave blooms untouched
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Concerns: no serious insect
or disease problems
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Native to: species native to Europe, central Asia and Siberia
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Notes: deer and rabbit
resistant; tolerate salt and black walnut trees
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Supplier: Jung's Garden
Center
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Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G040
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