Tall Bearded Iris 'Kevin's Theme'

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
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)
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

Arbuckle, California

Bakersfield, California

Sebastopol, California

Carmel, Indiana

Springfield, Massachusetts

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Edith Wolford x Lullaby of Spring

P
Springfield, MA | June 2011 | positive

Unusual color combination. The flower color may vary from a faded blush with soft lavendar to a much more vivid and prettier tan with s...Read More

K
K
Saint Louis, MO | May 2010 | positive

This is a strong grower. Very thick stalks, long blooming. This is really a special iris.

H
Portsmouth, VA | September 2007 | positive

38" ML
When I added this iris to my garden, it was because my son's name is Kevin, not because I was impressed by any picture I h...Read More

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 1997; Award of Merit 2001

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2003 | positive

Great grower, and always lovely.

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