Tall Bearded Iris 'Pheasant Feathers'

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
Lavender
Cream/Tan
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:

Boise, Idaho

Aurora, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ellinwood, Kansas

Blanchard, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Las Vegas, Nevada

Crossville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Jovial Vagabond sibling x Impressionist

B
Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2010 | positive

This iris turned out just as it did in all the pictures online, full of various deep colors. It has very tall flower stems that are stro...Read More

H
Portsmouth, VA | September 2007 | positive

45" ML
WOW! I, too, am crazy about this tall stately iris! I am using it in my hybridizing effort to create other tall irises w...Read More

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

Outstanding Colors !!
I am crazy about this one.

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2001

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