Border Bearded Iris 'Brown Lasso'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Hybridized
Buckles
Registered or introduced
1972
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Lavender
Brown/Bronze
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Border Bearded (BB)
Bloom Time
Early midseason (EM)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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)
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
Knowlton Medal (BB)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

San Jose, California

Sagle, Idaho

Machesney Park, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Alden, Kansas

Hagerstown, Maryland

Sandwich, Massachusetts

Belleville, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Pequannock, New Jersey

Belfield, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Augusta, Wisconsin

Sheridan, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1976; Award of Merit '78, Knowlton Medal '80, Dykes Medal '81

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Machesney Park, IL | July 2004 | positive

BROWN LASSO; Border bearded 22" EM bloom season. Standards deep butter-scotch. Falls Light violet, edged medium brown, yellow beard. Dyke...Read More

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