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IRIS cristata 'Dick Redfield'
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Hybridized/Introduced By: Redfield/(Schafer/Sacks)
Description: Exceptionally unique and beautiful clone with six falls ("double"). It appeared spontaneously as a seedling in garden of the late rock gardening gentleman and guru Dick Redfield of CT. It is a rich purple with a bright white signal which has a very dark, almost black, halo. The frilly crests are yellow and white with lavender flecks on the side ridges. It is also a vigorous grower, and quite compact at four inches.
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Native To: Southeast US Growing Zones: 4 - 8 Sun Exposure: Partial Shade Hardy To: -25°F Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Soil Types/Tolerances: Sandy Loam Bloom Color: Purple Bloom Season: Early Midseason (May 1st-14th) Foliage Color: Dark Green Habit: Weeping/Prostrate Width: (at 10 years) 1 - 2 ft. Height: (at 10 years) 3 - 5 in.
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