Tall Bearded Iris 'Decadence'

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)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

San Jose, California

Monroe, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Revere, Massachusetts

Chelsea, Michigan

Clawson, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Robertsville, Missouri

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Salem, New Jersey

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Winnsboro, Texas

Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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R
Clawson, MI | June 2013 | positive

Decadence is one of the most celebrated iris of the last twenty years or so and for good reason. Big beautiful flowers, strong stalks and...Read More

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| June 2011 | neutral

AIS John C. Wister Memorial Medal 2010

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Myrtle Beach, SC | April 2009 | positive

I cannot speak for other areas within Zone 8, but here in coastal SC (north coastal), this flower is an excellent grower, very good incre...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | July 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2006; Walther Cup 2006, Award of Merit 2008

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