Tall Bearded Iris 'Cranberry Ice'

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)
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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Lavender
Class
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Cloverdale, California

Chicago, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Alton, Missouri

Kirksville, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Conway, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Weatherford, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Cloverdale, CA (Zone 9b) | May 2007 | positive

Fantastic rich color, great stalks and lots of bloom 2 yrs in a row now. Mine has bronze/brownish beards like just one of the pics, not t...Read More

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Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | January 2007 | neutral

I had this in 2 entirely different beds and both clumps bloomed out this year here in Tennessee.I am hesitant to try it again.Very pretty in bloom.

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Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2006 | positive

(Schreiner ’73) TB Rich cranberry violet self, ruffled; light purple-white beard. (Gracie Pfost x X) HM, AM

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

One of my favorites. It is tall and sturdy and the colors are vibrant. It blooms every year and multiplies nicely. I have it planted...Read More

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Kirksville, MO (Zone 5a) | August 2004 | positive

In just it's second year, this variety was absolutely spectacular! Lots of blooms, and the color is amazing! Mine seemed to be a bit da...Read More

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Lake Toxaway, NC (Zone 7a) | October 2002 | positive

The color is brilliant, glowing, almost neon. The only thing that could be better about this iris would be if it was a rebloomer.

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Newcastle, ON (Zone 5a) | August 2002 | positive

Nice deep rich cranberry colour. Very strong sturdy Iris.

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