Tall Bearded Iris 'Feed Back'

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
Lavender
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
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)
Tall Bearded (TB)
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
Early (E)
Early midseason (EM)
Midseason (M)
Reblooming (Re)
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Apple Valley, California

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Newbury Park, California

Rio del Mar, California

Denver, Colorado

Genoa, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Hagerstown, Maryland

Deer River, Minnesota

Richmond, Missouri

Cicero, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Celina, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

The Plains, Virginia

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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G
Richmond, MO | October 2013 | positive

Very successful in getting this tall bearded iris to rebloom. Most reliable of any that I have. Today each plant is showing 2-3 stalks ...Read More

W
Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) | February 2012 | positive

I've tried several different varieties of tall "reblooming" irises. This is the only one that actually reblooms for me. (I've had lots of...Read More

J
McLean, VA (Zone 6b) | December 2010 | neutral

On the positive side, this had a really interesting variety of shades of purple on the same stalk. On the negative side, the stalks fell...Read More

T
Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | October 2010 | neutral

im not a huge fan of this iris, it is one of the fastest spreading irises i have in terms of plants/ foliage dividing, BUT, it almost nev...Read More

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | February 2009 | positive

It performs well as a rebloomer here! It is an easy grower, increases well, and a dependable bloomer every spring.

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