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Tall Bearded Iris 'Brindled Beauty'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 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

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Late Midseason (MLa)

Other Details

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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

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Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

Award of Merit

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Atlanta, Georgia

Hughesville, Maryland

Marble Hill, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Helena, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Coshocton, Ohio

Charleston, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

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DreamOfSpring

Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

Incredibly beautiful. Must see to fully appreciate the incredible contrast between the stark white background, lavendar streaks, and the ...Read More

Joan

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1996, Award of Merit 1999

Margiempv

Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2003 | positive

Grows very well. I love how each flower is different.

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