Tall Bearded Iris 'Huckleberry Fudge'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
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:

Happy Jack, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Mabelvale, Arkansas

Des Plaines, Illinois

Anacoco, Louisiana

Hagerstown, Maryland

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Robertsville, Missouri

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Hugo, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Elloree, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

It is no blooming in my zone 7b garden.Lovely blooms!

R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: 12-8B: (28-4I: (7-OB: (102-6E x Wild Ginger) x 32-2C: (Blueberry Trim x Smoke Rings)) x Burgundy Brown) x 18-6A: (104-4A, Ches...Read More

E
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | April 2014 | positive

Planted 2013. Bloomed Spr 2014. So So beautiful. It was a more Cinnamon Brown the 1st day and by the 2nd day it appeared more Copper Br...Read More

J
McLean, VA (Zone 6b) | June 2009 | positive

Mine really is brown, and a very nice brown. It goes really well with Ruffled Copper Sunset, both Gibsons and a similar size and pattern...Read More

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

Awards: Honorable Mention 1999; Award of Merit 2002

1
Fayetteville, NC (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

This is my first year with this iris and I'm very impressed with its mixture of colors in each flower and their size. It's quite lovely ...Read More

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

Nice iris. Not a fast increaser - but steady. Gorgeous rich coloring.

E
Hagerstown, MD (Zone 6a) | June 2005 | positive

It's awesome coloring and beautiful flower but it took 2 full years to bloom for me and then only 1 stalk because it's not increasing ver...Read More

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

'Huckleberry Fudge' is a 37" midseason bloomer. It has been awarded the American Iris Society Honorable Mention '99 and Award of Merit '02.

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