Tall Bearded Iris 'Tennison Ridge'

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
Fuchsia (red-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
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

Cotati, California

San Rafael, California

Yulee, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Belleville, Michigan

Maple City, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Lawton, Oklahoma

Columbia, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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M
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2009 | neutral

This year, my iris started blooming, but suddenly and after giving the first flower, the rest died. The plant is healthy though.
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2008 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1991, Award of Merit 1993

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