Siberian Iris 'Strawberry Fair'
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 24-30 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom Time: early to mid summer
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Bloom: heavily ruffles, lavender-pink standards and
magenta-pink falls with a creamy white signal edged in blue; blossoms rise on
sturdy stalks above foliage
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Light: full sun to part shade; prefers a
sunny location
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Soil: rich, moist soil that is
moderately acidic (5.2-6.4); tolerant of clay and wet soils
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Moisture: medium, somewhat drought tolerant
once established
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Use: mixed perennial beds, borders,
cottage gardens, city gardens, around water features, rain gardens, cut flower
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Care: low maintenance; rarely requires
division; cut back in late fall
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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: foliage consists of clumps of
grasslike, upright blue-green, narrow, and fairly-rigid, blade-shaped leaves;
flowers attract butterflies, rabbit and deer resistant; black walnut tolerant
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Supplier: donated by Peggy Mravik
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D148
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