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Iris ‘Great Smokey Dawn’
Iris x germanica
Description
Towering plants are topped with large, ruffled flowers. Blooms in shades of grape, eggplant, and lavender, with pronounced striping, have tons of dimension. One of the tallest in the patch, this variety would be great for cut flower production.
Details
Bloom time: late midseason
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Towering plants are topped with large, ruffled flowers. Blooms in shades of grape, eggplant, and lavender, with pronounced striping, have tons of dimension. One of the tallest in the patch, this variety would be great for cut flower production.
Details
Bloom time: late midseason
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
Sources
How to Grow
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