Siberian Iris 'Here Be Dragons'

Irissibirica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
sibirica (sy-BEER-ah-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Cream/Tan
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
This plant is resistant to deer
Velvet/Fuzzy
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:

Carlisle, Massachusetts

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Chelsea, Michigan

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2015 | neutral

In 2010, this iris won the Morgan-Wood Medal, the highest award the American Iris Society can give a Siberian Iris.

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2006; Award of Merit 2008

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