Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Low Ho Silver'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Foliage
White/Near White
Silver/Gray
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)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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

Denver, Colorado

Blackshear, Georgia

Carmel, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mc Gregor, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Deer River, Minnesota

Weatherby, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Millville, New Jersey

Enid, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Portsmouth, Virginia

Sheridan, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | positive

'Lo Ho Silver' is a mighty little plant in the garden. Flowers prolifically, increases mightily and smells like heaven. The flowers are...Read More

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Cameron, WI (Zone 3b) | August 2011 | neutral

This variety has an alias of "Lo Ho Silver." I just bought 3 rhizomes this year, so I will have to wait to rate it high or low. :)

C
McGregor, IA (Zone 4b) | May 2010 | positive

Early, profuse bloomer with a wonderful fragrance - reminds me of old fashioned peonies.

T
Blackshear, GA | December 2009 | positive

LoHo bloomed for me after only six weeks in the ground. I planted them at the beginning of September and had blooms by late October. I ha...Read More

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Weatherby, MO (Zone 5a) | October 2009 | positive

Low Ho Silver is reblooming here at Painted Acres Farm in Zone 5 on Oct 18th. Great rebloomer!

H
Portsmouth, VA | September 2007 | positive

19" E-L RE
Small but mighty. It reblooms so often here in Virginia that it is almost a constant bloomer. It has even bloomed in...Read More

P
| September 2006 | positive

I'm living in Taiwan (Zone 11).
It's a great multiple rebloomer!!
My plant blooms in April, June and right now!

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention 1991, Award of Merit 1994

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2003 | positive

Reblooms!

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