Tall Bearded Iris 'Winterfest'

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
White/Near White
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:

Boise, Idaho

Chelsea, Michigan

Beatrice, Nebraska

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Grants Pass, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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K
Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | November 2009 | positive

Winterfest is an all around great iris. It exhibits vigorous growth, nice increase, and produces a LOT of big flowers. I generally don't ...Read More

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 2007

G
Grants Pass, OR (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | positive

I have over 160 iris, and this is my favorite! I never thought that I would have been able to pick a favorite, but this iris changed my ...Read More

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