Tall Bearded Iris 'Explicit'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Gainesville, Georgia

Durham, Maine

Shepherd, Montana

Greeneville, Tennessee

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | April 2009 | positive

A little slow growing, but when it blooms, it makes it all worth it. Grows to 32 inches.

S. bright gold; F. black mahogan...Read More

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M
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Love the color on this one and it holds up well in the rain. Have it in my raised wooden bed, survived one Maine winter and bloomed.

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009

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