Tall Bearded Iris 'Queen's Circle'

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
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
Walther Cup
John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)
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

San Jose, California

Sebastopol, California

Emmett, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho

Derby, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Clawson, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Coshocton, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Valley, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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R
Clawson, MI | January 2014 | positive

Puts on a beautiful show every year. It's a little short for my taste, barely inching into the tall bearded class, but the white is very ...Read More

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M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 2006 Award of Garden Merit.

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '02, Walther Cup '02, Award of Merit '04; John C. Wister Medal '06; Dykes Memorial Medal 2007

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D
Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Introduced by F. Kerr, 2000
Mid to Late bloom season. 32"

"Very stylish all-white iris with a broad band of dark b...Read More

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

This is one super iris. Great substance, great growth, lovely branching and display of flowers. Dependable bloomer!! Highly recommended!!

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