Tall Bearded Iris 'Full Tide'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Blue-Violet
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
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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 midseason (EM)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Denver, Colorado

Dunnellon, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hampton, Illinois

Seneca, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Fall River, Massachusetts

Tupelo, Mississippi(2 reports)

Springfield, Missouri

Butler, Pennsylvania

Cookeville, Tennessee

Germantown, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Mc Donald, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Keene, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1973; Award of Merit 1976

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | neutral

Though it grows - it seems to really struggle here in the southwestern climate. Bloomed the first year, but each successive year it only...Read More

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

This is a fast blooming iris and it's color is great. I grow mostly roses and am striving to get some blue in my garden, so irises are a...Read More

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R
Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

This was my first Blue Iris it is a Lovely Flower.
I like the color so much it had to stand alone in a Central spot
of the ...Read More

H
Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

It is definitely a fast grower!! I planted two of them last fall('03). This spring I had seven flower stalks and ten leaf fans. It will b...Read More

W
Cedar Rapids, IA (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

If you can only have one "blue"--this is the one! Large rich blooms & multiplies quickly.

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