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Total Recall Iris

Iris Bearded 'Total Recall'

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Overview

The Total Recall Iris, or Iris bearded 'Total Recall,' is a perennial featuring lush, sword-like foliage and bearded flowers with white standards, warm yellow falls, and delicate veining. Blooming in late spring, it may rebloom in summer and fall. It reaches 36 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches. Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3-9, it's ideal for borders or as a striking focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–10Type Perennial
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — It reaches 36 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — or Iris bearded 'Total Recall,' is a perennial featuring lushTotal Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — Blooming in late spring, it may rebloom in summer and fallTotal Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — sword-like foliage and bearded flowers with white standards

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae

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Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — It reaches 36 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — or Iris bearded 'Total Recall,' is a perennial featuring lush
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — Blooming in late spring, it may rebloom in summer and fall
Total Recall Iris (Iris Bearded 'Total Recall') — sword-like foliage and bearded flowers with white standards
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