Tall Bearded Iris 'Lady Friend'

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
Red
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

Stanford, California

Boise, Idaho

Carmel, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Durham, Maine

South Berwick, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Deer River, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Corrales, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Holbrook, New York

Lake Placid, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Elloree, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Harker Heights, Texas

Pittsburg, Texas

Sherman, Texas

Winchester, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | April 2014 | positive

This is my first red Iris. From all I have read about there being no true red Iris, I guess I expected a maroonish purple Iris, but no, ...Read More

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

This early bloomer was awarded the American Iris Society Honorable Mention '83 and the Award of Merit '85.

It's a difficu...Read More

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

Nice branching and excellent growth habits.

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