Tall Bearded Iris 'Thornbird'

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
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Sebastopol, California

Montrose, Colorado

Milford, Connecticut

Monroe, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Naperville, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Manhattan, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Gardiner, Maine

South Paris, Maine

Chelsea, Michigan

Jackson, Mississippi

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Bridger, Montana

Harlowton, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Toston, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Reno, Nevada

Auburn, New Hampshire

Keansburg, New Jersey

Salem, New Jersey

Corrales, New Mexico

Lake Placid, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Milan, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Columbia, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Winchester, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Columbia, SC | April 2011 | positive

A stunning iris and a good increaser, as already noted. Profuse bloomer with great curb appeal (that's what I call it when my neighbors s...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '91, Award of Merit '93, Wister Medal '96, Dykes Medal '97

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

I'll admit I've never met an iris I didn't like, but this is one of my all time favorites. I would have to include it in my top ten. Th...Read More

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

Excellent grower, good increaser - all around great iris!

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