Tall Bearded Iris 'Vanity'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Pale Pink
Pink
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
Smooth
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

La Canada Flintridge, California

San Francisco, California

Barnesville, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Olathe, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Durham, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Tupelo, Mississippi

Deepwater, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Keansburg, New Jersey

Kendall, New York

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Harker Heights, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Longmeadow, MA (Zone 6a) | January 2013 | positive

One of my favorites! Blooms are luscious, large, pink and fragrant. Despite a less than ideal planting site it seems to spread readily, s...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

Normally pastel pink is not a color I care for, but this is an exception. It's absolutely gorgeous! Blooms in June in my garden. Does no...Read More

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Robertsville, MO (Zone 5b) | February 2010 | neutral

HM 1976 AM 1978

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | January 2008 | neutral

Dyke's Medal Winner 1982

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

Nice branching, good growth, good increases, - - all around great iris.

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La Canada Flintridge, CA | April 2003 | positive

Beautiful grouping found at Descanso Gardens, La Canada, CA, April, 2003.

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Leaf Weevil
(Phyllobius pomaceus)
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Leaf Weevil
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Pacific Black Duck
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