Tall Bearded Iris 'Aura Light'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White
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
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
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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
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Tall Bearded (TB)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Early midseason (EM)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Bronze
Fruit Usage
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Durham, Maine

Las Vegas, Nevada

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Taos, New Mexico

Raleigh, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Inca Queen x (Tranquil Star x (Love Chant x Festive Skirt) x Amber Snow) x (Alpine Journey x Beachgirl) x (Beachgirl x (Tranqu...Read More

P
Taos, NM | May 2015 | positive

I found an iris in 1990 in my backyard which looks like Aura Light. I would like to know if anybody else's Aura Light is extremely vigoro...Read More

T
San Jose, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2009 | positive

This was the first in my garden to take off and bloomed like crazy.

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

Awards: American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 1998; Award of Merit 2000

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

Once this became established - - it was beautiful and grew very well.

Note update March 2006:
It's still as lovel...Read More

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