Reticulated Iris 'Gordon'

Iris reticulata

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Bloom Time
Midseason (M)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Bridgewater, NJ | April 2008 | positive

This is a very early iris for me. It is a beautiful periwinkle blue that is quite vivid against all the early spring browns and grays. It...Read More

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