Border Bearded Iris 'Cranapple'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
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)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Durham, Maine

Deer River, Minnesota

Robertsville, Missouri

Coshocton, Ohio

Roseburg, Oregon

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Midland, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Purcellville, Virginia

Augusta, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
M
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | positive

Very hardy and velvety cranberry red. Love this one and it multiplies very quickly in my zone.

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 1997; Award of Merit 1999; Knowlton Medal 2001

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2003 | positive

I grow this one too, and am surprised at the many increases it produces. The color is rich and deep here in Oro Valley/Tucson area.

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