Tall Bearded Iris
Iris 'Sugar Creek Blues'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Cultivar: Sugar Creek Blues
Hybridized by Nicodemus 2004

Height

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Foliage

White/Near White

Other details

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Class

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Plant Size (check one)

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Leaf Texture (top)

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color
Midseason (M)

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

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Category

Growth Habit

Bloom Shape

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Group

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Color

Section

Pruning

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type

Leaf Texture

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater