Tall Bearded Iris 'Gnus Flash'

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
Lavender
Cream/Tan
Silver/Gray
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

Harrison, Arkansas

Antioch, California

San Jose, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Genoa, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Cherryvale, Kansas

Hughesville, Maryland

Revere, Massachusetts

Robertsville, Missouri

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Las Vegas, Nevada

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Roswell, New Mexico

Lake Placid, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Coshocton, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Readyville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Revere, MA (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

This has turned out to be one of my favorite Irises. It bloomed the first year it was planted and it was a stunner. I had neighbors comin...Read More

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South Sioux City, NE | June 2011 | negative

I have removed Gnu's Flash from my garden. Every year it falls over because the stalks are weak . An iris is no good to me if it's lay...Read More

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | January 2009 | positive

This has turned out to be one of my favorite irises. It bloomed for me the first time last year and I entered the stalk in a show, my f...Read More

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

This was my first color break iris and I love it, not only for the beautiful blooms but the tongue in cheek name.

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

Great growing broken color iris. It has even rebloomed for me!!

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards:
American Iris Society Honorable Mention '98, Award of Merit '00

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Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

There are Iris I choose for their appearance, and those that I choose for their name alone. This one I chose for both reasons. It has p...Read More

D
Harrison, AR | May 2005 | positive

This is doing very well here in northern Arkansas. A nice edition to any iris collection. Light tan standards with violet infused midribs...Read More

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