Tall Bearded Iris 'Big Apple'

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
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Class
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:

Antioch, California

Roswell, Georgia

Aztec, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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G
Aztec, NM | May 2020 | positive

Big Apple has absolutely massive blooms on very tall stems. Unbelievable that an iris bloom could be so large. Very reliable, it’s incr...Read More

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Columbia, SC | May 2013 | positive

A real show-stopper in my garden.

E
Antioch, CA | April 2011 | positive

This truly is the largest iris in my collection. It is huge and worth obtaining. Color is outstanding with excellent show branching.

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