Tall Bearded Iris 'Edith Wolford'

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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Blue-Violet
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Houston, Alabama

Happy Jack, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Sherwood, Arkansas

COARSEGOLD, California

Cloverdale, California

Long Beach, California

San Jose, California

Winchester, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Denver, Colorado

Blairsville, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Meridian, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho

Peoria, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Lancaster, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Fall River, Massachusetts

Wayland, Massachusetts

Canton, Michigan

Trenton, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Weatherby, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Keansburg, New Jersey

La Luz, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Albemarle, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Milan, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Friedensburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Weatherford, Texas

Chilhowie, Virginia

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Bothell, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Great Cacapon, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
6
neutrals
1
negative
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WASHOUGAL, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2017 | positive

I was excited to see this beautiful iris at schreiners iris demonstration garden and plan to buy one this year. What excited me most abou...Read More

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Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b) | June 2013 | neutral

Edith Wolford is an exceptionally beautiful flower, IF you can get it to grow in your garden. In my hot, humid location in So. New Jerse...Read More

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Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2012 | positive

Edith Wolford has bloomed well in my Pacific Northwest garden for 8 years. It's a beautiful and unusual flower, yellow and blue. This i...Read More

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Saint Louis, MO | May 2010 | negative

This iris doesn't do much in my garden. I moved it to optimum conditions where other thrive and then it just puts up infrequent stalks.

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Myrtle Beach, SC | February 2009 | neutral

It has been a little slow to increase, but caught on after the third year. As pretty as it is, the wait has been worth it.

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2008 | positive

With Irises I have had rotting trouble in clay but they can survive. Edith Wolford is a nice flower. If you have clay soils amend a few...Read More

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(Deb) Pensacola, FL (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Easy plant to grow. Many off-shoots to give to the neighbors.

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1988; Award of Merit 1990; Dyke's Medal 1993

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Cloverdale, CA (Zone 9b) | May 2007 | neutral

Slow to grow for me with shorter than reported scapes. Perhaps I'll move it to a bit of late shade and more water. Good pod parent, but t...Read More

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Lancaster, KY | August 2006 | positive

This is a real stunner! One of my favorites -- the coloring is spectacular. Easy to grow, reliable bloomer. In years that we get pl...Read More

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

A little hard to keep growing here, but it sure is lovely. Needs a little special care and tending too - at least for me.

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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Edith Wolford, a 40" mid-season bloomer, has been awarded HM '88, AM '90, and Dykes '93.

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

very reliable and blooms well with only 4 hours of direct sun. This iris is a perfect example of the perils of iris photography. The fa...Read More

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Manhattan, KS | June 2003 | positive

This is probably one of my favorite iris. The color combination is striking.

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Canton, MI (Zone 5b) | May 2003 | positive

Adds impressive beauty to any landscape! (Will soon provide pictures of mine) Easy to plant, grow & maintain.

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