Tall Bearded Iris 'Aggressively Forward'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
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:

Cottonwood, Arizona

Vail, Arizona

Monroe, Connecticut

Williamsville, Illinois

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Shepherd, Montana

Pittstown, New Jersey

Salem, New Jersey

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Coshocton, Ohio

Celina, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

San Saba, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Wayne, IN | November 2012 | positive

This is the kind of iris you either love it or hate it. I love it for the tan standards and the purple-edged white falls. My neighbor thi...Read More

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Saint Louis, MO | August 2010 | positive

Strong grower, good increase. Interesting coloration. Agree with previous poster, yellow color is muddy but still a handsome and unique iris.

K
Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | May 2005 | positive

Very nice iris with high bud count. Blooms early in my yard. The yellow color is a bit "dirty" which seems to be the only drawback, but o...Read More

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