Tall Bearded Iris 'Well Endowed'

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)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
Non-patented
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Other Details
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Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
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
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Disease Resistance
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Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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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)
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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
Extra early (EE)
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Lancaster, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

South Rockwood, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi

Cut Bank, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Rochester, New York

Lawton, Oklahoma

Roanoke, Texas

San Saba, Texas

Smithfield, Virginia

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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D
Fayetteville, AR | April 2012 | positive

This is probably my favorite iris germanica: beautiful bright true yellow color, several blooms per stem, increases for me yearly in my ...Read More

A
Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2011 | neutral

Nice flower. Survived a long time (15-20 years) but never shown any propensity to increase. Typically get only 1-2 flower stems

S
Lancaster, KY | August 2006 | positive

This is a glorious blaze of sunshine for the garden! A wonderful, large golden yellow iris with long-lasting blooms. It can be seen fr...Read More

C
Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2006 | positive

A strong grower, blooms mid- to late May here (Nebraska, zone 5). Bright yellow, fades to cream right by the beard. I've seen it describe...Read More

M
Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

My very first bearded iris, and a lovely one, at that! As a first timer, I've very pleased with growing irises. "Well Endowed" has an e...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
Lives up to its name. Huge bright yellow flowers, each 8-9 inches long. Seems to have a shortened stem com...Read More

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