Tall Bearded Iris 'Devonshire Cream'

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
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Visalia, California

Manhattan, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Shepherd, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Lawton, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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R
Clawson, MI | November 2010 | neutral

Beautiful ruffled form and a true ivory/cream color, something that is rather rare in iris. But for me, it is quite a slow grower so a li...Read More

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2002; Award of Merit 2004

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

Great healthy grower! Lovely as it is strong. Occasionally has horns! (space-age iris)

M
Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2005 | positive

This is a beautiful, ruffled flower--great color and strong stalks. It is a good grower.

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