Tall Bearded Iris 'Babbling Brook'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
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
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Foliage
Herbaceous
Class
Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Time
Midseason (M)
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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)
High Commendation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
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Fruit Colors
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
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Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
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Classification
Regional

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

Happy Jack, Arizona

Vail, Arizona

San Jose, California

Denver, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Preston, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Belfield, North Dakota

Milan, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Celina, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Lampasas, Texas

Mc Lean, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Wichita, KS (Zone 6a) | January 2012 | positive

Described as a light blue self with pale lemon beard. A large, well shaped, lightly ruffled self that quickly sun fades to a very pale, ...Read More

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Montrose, CO (Zone 5a) | June 2010 | positive

Multiple large blooms per stalk. Cool blue color stands out well against the darker (black) irises.

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

Awards: American Iris Society Highest Commendation 1965, Honorable Mention 1967, Award of Merit 1969, Dykes Medal 1972

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

Keppel 1966 38" HISTORIC Light blue self DM 1972

C
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | May 2003 | neutral

Sold as a shade of blue, it's not even remotely blue, it's a soft lavender color. Grows well, needs staking against wind when in bloom. ...Read More

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