Tall Bearded Iris 'Mary Frances'

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
Blue-Violet
Lavender
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:

Prescott, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Solsberry, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Brewster, Massachusetts

Ware, Massachusetts

Blanchard, Michigan

Metamora, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Robertsville, Missouri

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Salem, Oregon

Stayton, Oregon

Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

This has been a super grower for me. Though it's an older variety - it sure can put on a show. Many times it has given me not only 3 op...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '74, Award of Merit '76, Dykes Medal '79

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | December 2003 | neutral

MARY FRANCES (Larry Gaulter, 1973) TB, 38", M & RE. Ruffled light blue-orchid with white center on falls; white beard tipped yellow, oran...Read More

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Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

Light lavender. Good form. Mild ruffle. zone 6

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