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Tall Bearded Iris 'Bewilderbeast'

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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

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Maroon/Burgundy

White/Near White

Foliage

Herbaceous

Class

Tall Bearded (TB)

Bloom Time

Midseason (M)

Other Details

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

Non-patented

Awards (if applicable)

Honorable Mention

Award of Merit

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

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:

San Jose, California

Denver, Colorado

Milford, Connecticut

Monroe, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Hughesville, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

East Tawas, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Las Vegas, Nevada

Ellerbe, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Yukon, Oklahoma

Columbia, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Meridian, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

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RosinaBloom

(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Tiger Honey x Rustic Dance

ToughinLasVegas

San Jose, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

I love this style of flower. It's a nice sturdy plant and a good tall stalk.

Homefire

Portsmouth, VA | August 2007 | positive

30" M
People generally either love or hate broken color irises. My husban loves them. I find them very intriquing also. This on...Read More

Joan

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 1997; Award Of Merit 1999

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