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Tall Bearded Iris 'Jumping'

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Family

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

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Hybridized

Schreiner

Registered or introduced

2000

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Early midseason (EM)

Midseason (M)

Late Midseason (MLa)

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

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:

Canoga Park, California

Des Plaines, Illinois

Denville, New Jersey

Greeneville, Tennessee

Lascassas, Tennessee

Union, Washington

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RosinaBloom

(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Footloose x AA 2191-C: (Y 252-1: (Cozy Calico x Grape Accent) x Capricious) x Gigolo)

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2003

mgh

Willamette Valley, OR (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

Hybridized by Schreiner, 2000.

Kelli

L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | March 2003 | neutral

Though not as vigorous as many other iris varieties, the flower is exquisite.

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