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Iris tectorum

Common name Japanese roof iris

Family iridaceae

Life cycle perennial (Z4-9)

Flowers blue (spring)

Size 12-18"

Light sun-part shade

Cultural notes prefers humus-rich soil

Member of the crested iris group, with beardless, white-crested flowers and ribbed leaves.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: rock garden, orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from HPS/MAG '07/'08 exchange. Baggy 70F (19d) - 75F (6d) - 70F (12%G, 9-12d). Rest of seed to pot outside on 3/28/08; several germinated in June
Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (45d; 2%G, 24d). Rest of seed to pot outside on 2/24/09

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Last modified: February 24, 2009
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