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Joanne McKinnon Artist - Photographer
Irises
Cat's Eye
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- Genus: Iris
- Classified by: Carl Linnaeus
- Subgenus: Iris
- Section: Iris
- Subsection: Eupogon (true bearded)
- Species: Pumila (Hybrid)
- Family: Iridaceae
- Group: Rhizomatous
- Trade name: Cat's Eye
- Breeder: Paul Black, Mid America Garden, USA
- Introduction: 2002
- Awards:
- Honorable Mention 2004
- Award of Merit 2006
- Parentage: 'Snugglebug' X 'Buddy Boy'
- Colour: Mauve rose
- Signal patch: Plum
- Bloom time: May
- Exposure: Minimum of 6 hours daily
- Height: 15" (37.5cm)
- Soil: Rich, loose, moist soil with ample organic matter
- PH: 5.5 to 6.5
- Propagation: Division
- Pests: Slugs, snails, thrips and iris borers
- Care:
- Keep well watered during blooming period
- Mulch to preserve moisture
- Keep moist not wet after blooming period.
- Check for signs of desease or pest
- Lift and divide every 3 years.
- Hardiness 4 - 9
- Location:: Artist collection, zone 4b
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