Border Bearded Iris 'Batik'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Border Bearded (BB)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Knowlton Medal (BB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bentonville, Arkansas

Harrison, Arkansas

Auburn, California

Bakersfield, California

Canoga Park, California

Encinitas, California

Fremont, California

Sacramento, California

Clifton, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Harwinton, Connecticut

Winsted, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Kuna, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho

Chadwick, Illinois

Des Plaines, Illinois

Glenview, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

River Forest, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Portage, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Council Bluffs, Iowa

South Amana, Iowa

Ewing, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Loreto, Marche

Hagerstown, Maryland

Hughesville, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Blanchard, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Trenton, Michigan

West Olive, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Weatherby, Missouri

Harlowton, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Blair, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Salem, New Jersey

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Brockport, New York

Cicero, New York

Coram, New York

Elba, New York

Hilton, New York

Kingston, New York

Lake Placid, New York

New York City, New York

Schenectady, New York

Graham, North Carolina

Beachwood, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Granville, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Rapid City, South Dakota

Celina, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Cleburne, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(3 reports)

Jacksonville, Texas

Palo Pinto, Texas

Wells, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Chesapeake, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Pullman, Washington

Rosalia, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Weston, West Virginia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Toms River, NJ (Zone 7a) | May 2015 | neutral

"Psychedelic" iris somehow do not appeal to me, and 'Batik' is an iris that I truly did not like at all and found it to be odd, bizarre, ...Read More

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Graham, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2015 | positive

I bought a selection of re-blooming iris at a big box store 2 years ago at $4 a rhizome. They are all healthy leaf-wise, but "Batik" actu...Read More

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New York, NY | May 2013 | positive

I grow 'Batik' in a pot on my NYC terrace and call it "the hippie tie-dye" for its splashy coloration. Something a little more refined wo...Read More

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

I love this one because EACH individual flower is different. A truly amazing Border bearded!

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '88, Award of Merit '90, Knowlton Medal '92

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Hagerstown, MD (Zone 6a) | June 2005 | positive

Engsminger, 1985. 26" BB. Blooms M. (Aegean Star X Purple Steaker).

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

This is a true beauty that really stands out in the garden.
It's a royal purple with white streaks, the markings are really differ...Read More

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