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Tall Bearded Iris 'Jesse's Song'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Class

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Elkins, Arkansas

Arbuckle, California

Denver, Colorado

New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Atlanta, Georgia

Blairsville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Manhattan, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Salvisa, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Lisbon, Maine

Hughesville, Maryland

Deer River, Minnesota

Decatur, Mississippi

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Kernersville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Lawton, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

La Pine, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Galax, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Selah, Washington

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sillybug5

Hyannis, MA (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

The most beautiful Iris in my garden so far! Prolific and rapid to increase. A blooming marvel! Gorgeous!!

Margiempv

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

Great grower - great performer - great stalks! Recommended!

Joan

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '85, Award of Merit '87, Dykes Medal '90

brimmsplace

Murfreesboro, TN | April 2004 | positive

Jesse's Song has always been outstanding in the garden. Nice tall stems with multiple buds that hold up well. Will stay in my garden for ...Read Moreyears to come.

avmoran

Pylesville, MD (Zone 6b) | November 2002 | positive

Dispite three movements and an attack of iris borers this lovely iris continues to reproduce multiple increases.

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