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Tall Bearded Iris 'Infernal Fire'

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Info
Synonym
Hybridized
Richardson
Registered or introduced
1994
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
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Early midseason (EM)
Other Details
Other details

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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 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

Boise, Idaho

Hagerstown, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

Columbia, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

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eolivas103
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | April 2016 | positive

This Iris took 2 years to bloom for me but this little thing just bloomed and bloomed this year. Love the colors and the unique markings.

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kprp
Saint Louis, MO | August 2010 | positive

Good increase, flashy color. Reliable in ST. Louis. Love this iris.

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Tntigger
Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | March 2009 | positive

Fantastic multiplier here for us with great coloring.

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Joan
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1997

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Homefire
Portsmouth, VA | September 2007 | neutral

HAVE TRIED TO GROW THIS IRIS TWICE HERE IN VIRGINIA, BUT IT NEVER SURVIVES

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tazzy
Sand Springs, OK (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | positive

Good bloom early in OK. stalks leave something to be desired but color makes up for it
by Richardson 1994

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