Tall Bearded Iris 'Crimson King'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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
Foliage
Fuchsia (red-purple)
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:

Prescott, Arizona

Apple Valley, California

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Gardiner, Maine

Kansas City, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Toms River, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Concord, North Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Georgetown, Texas

Meridian, Texas

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Toms River, NJ (Zone 7a) | November 2015 | positive

Yes, this Iris is indeed an "Intermediate Bearded" Iris and not a Tall Bearded Iris. For me, this Iris was an incredible grower from the ...Read More

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Concord, NC | March 2012 | positive

Crimson King is an Early blooming Historic and is a Rebloomer sometimes too which is rare for a historic! purple with a glowing translusc...Read More

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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2011 | positive

What this antique iris variety lacks in height, it more than makes up for in color and fragrance!
This classic reblooming iris ...Read More

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Robertsville, MO (Zone 5b) | February 2010 | neutral

HIPS has this iris listed as an Intermediate Bearded Iris.

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