Tall Bearded Iris 'Cherub's Smile'

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
Pink
Class
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
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Other Details
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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
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
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Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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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)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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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
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Warrior, Alabama

Clio, California

Denver, Colorado

Gainesville, Georgia

Eastport, Idaho

Fall River, Massachusetts

Chaska, Minnesota

Deer River, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Auburn, New Hampshire

Pelham, New Hampshire

Salem, New Jersey

Elba, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Midland, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

Reston, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Highland, MI (Zone 5b) | September 2013 | neutral

Thank goodness that I checked this web site before purchasing at Home Depot. The photos on their packages are so misleading, (make it lo...Read More

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Pelham, NH | June 2010 | positive

This plant has grown easily for me, and the flowers are great reward for little work. Big, frilly, soft pink, lovely lemony fragrance. ...Read More

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Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | positive

Absolutely lovely pink iris, great blooms, rhizomes are small here for us on this one.

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