Tall Bearded Iris 'Spiced Custard'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Orange
Pale Yellow
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Lake Placid, New York

Bixby, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Midland, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2012 | positive

I bought Iris Spiced Custard as one of those dead-looking, dried out rhizomes in a big box store. It looked interesting and I like a cha...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '89

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Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

Spiced Custard was the first iris to bloom in my garden this year. First bud appeared about June 8 or 9, and full bloom on the 12th. Th...Read More

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2003 | positive

Increases quickly. Dependable bloomer.

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