Dutch Iris 'Oriental Beauty'

Irisx hollandica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Lavender
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
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Cotati, California

Dallas, Georgia

Plainfield, Illinois

Florence, Mississippi

Stanley, North Carolina

Dayton, Ohio

Haviland, Ohio

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Bluffton, SC (Zone 8b) | May 2011 | positive

These were the first bulbs that I planted in my zone 8b garden. Being from a more northern state, I planted them in October only to have ...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Plant the bulbs as early as you can to allow them to form a good root system before the spring.
They are excellent in pots and oth...Read More

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