Tall Bearded Iris 'Stepping Out'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
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
Perennials
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
Late Midseason (MLa)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
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

Bentonville, Arkansas

Apple Valley, California

Bakersfield, California

Stanford, California

Keenesburg, Colorado

Nampa, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Manhattan, Kansas

Gardiner, Maine

Hallowell, Maine

Adamstown, Maryland

Gladwin, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Toston, Montana

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Boone, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Kingston, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Easley, South Carolina

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Irving, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

Roanoke, Virginia

Bow, Washington

Edison, Washington

Pullman, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
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nwh
Chicago, IL | May 2010 | positive

Just gorgeous. Vigorous, easy to grow, eye catching. I got these at a clearance sale at a garden center and they were not cared for too...Read More

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Roanoke, VA (Zone 7b) | May 2010 | positive

Lovely, well blooming flower. Grows rapidly and strongly with large fans for me. Multiple blooms repeatedly on multiple stalks.

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Akron, OH | August 2009 | neutral

I thought I had this iris. I got it from a friend, who called it "Step Toes." Must not be, though, because besides the attributes liste...Read More

M
Memphis, TN | April 2006 | positive

This is one I wouldn't ordinarily purchase from a catalogue, however, I did receive it as a trade from my friend. I traded for the much-...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '65, Award of Merit '67, Dykes Medal '68

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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | positive

'Stepping Out' is an Iris that has never needed staking in my garden. I generally don't like purple plicatas on white backgrounds but I ...Read More

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Deer River, MN (Zone 3b) | October 2003 | positive

Very few tall beardeds (TBs) can survive my growing conditions. This northern MN zone 3b climate inflicts severe, extended cold during t...Read More

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

38" HISTORIC Large white areas sharply patterned edges of blue-black-violet. DM 1968 Schreiner 1964
The contrast between white a...Read More

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