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Tall Bearded Iris 'Fall Fiesta'

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Info
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
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
Non-patented
Awards (if applicable)
Honorable Mention
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Calgary, Alberta

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Monroe, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Salem, New Jersey

Lake Placid, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Anacortes, Washington

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themikesmom
Concord, NC | August 2011 | positive

I have never seen an Iris so succeptable to crown rot and fungal disease as Fall Fiesta. They are very un-hardy, But, if you can get them...Read More

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 1994

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gardenslave07
Salem, NJ (Zone 7a) | June 2006 | positive

Beautiful blooms during its first year. It was one of the last to bloom.

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Margiempv
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | positive

Great colors, good grower, and is one of the last ones to bloom to help extend the season.

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