Tall Bearded Iris 'Clarence'

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
Blue-Violet
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Prescott, Arkansas

COARSEGOLD, California

Pittsburg, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Yosemite Lakes, California

Denver, Colorado

Yulee, Florida

Carrollton, Georgia

Rock Falls, Illinois

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Mc Gregor, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Waldorf, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

Blanchard, Michigan

Jenison, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Madison, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi(2 reports)

Richmond, Missouri

Weatherby, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Union, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Concord, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Sarver, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Rapid City, South Dakota

Clarksville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Chantilly, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

11
positives
4
neutrals
0
negative
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | December 2013 | positive

This is my best rebloomer. It blooms from March through November for me. And it even tries to bloom in December but the buds usually fre...Read More

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Fort Wayne, IN | March 2012 | positive

I love this iris. It reminds me of clouds reflected in a clear blue lake in the summer. I moved and divided it in March of 2010 (I know, ...Read More

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Statesville, NC | August 2010 | positive

A vigorous, tough and beautiful plant! The scent is interesting. I call it a 'soapy' scent; that's the best way I can describe it. I c...Read More

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Whiteside County, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2010 | positive

Love, Love, Love this flower. Very hardy for me, fall bloom the year after I planted it and a huge spring bloom year two.

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Waldorf, MD | April 2010 | positive

I received this iris while trying to get some solid blue varieties, so I wasn't that happy with it at first, but this Iris is amazing! Bl...Read More

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Oakhurst, CA | May 2009 | positive

I planted it in September 08 and it bloomed in May 09 here in California mountains. I will let you now if it reblooms for me.

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Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

A beautiful luminata that blooms a long time and is very vigorous in my zone.

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Conway, SC (Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

Planted October 10, 2005; bloomed September 21, 2006 !!
It has multiplied rapidly (from a single "fan" to 4 "fans" as of this post...Read More

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 1995; Award of Merit 1997; John C. Wister Medal 2000

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Myrtle Beach, SC | October 2005 | neutral

First year plant here. Did not bloom in the spring but did bloom in the fall from late September through mid-October. Pretty, colorful flowers.

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Cedar Rapids, IA (Zone 5a) | September 2005 | positive

Showy with crepe petals & waterspotted effect! breeder: Zubrigg1990

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

Clarence had a bad first year bloom. His S. & F. appeared to have blisters on the edges. Smell was ok wouldn't say its a heavy fragranc...Read More

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Upper Saint Clair, PA (Zone 6a) | May 2005 | positive

This is the first Iris to bloom each year, and the most likely rebloomer w/o extra effort. Large and showy, it stands out among all the ...Read More

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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Tall Bearded Iris Clarence is a fragrant rebloomer that won the following awards: HM '95; AM '97; Wister '00.

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

Reblooms, eye catching!!

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