Tall Bearded Iris 'Mother Earth'

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 Pink
Lavender
Cream/Tan
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Non-patented
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Other Details
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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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
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Days to Maturity
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Where to Grow
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Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Tall Bearded (TB)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Early midseason (EM)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Laceys Spring, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Clio, California

Denver, Colorado

Monroe, Connecticut

Gainesville, Georgia

Des Plaines, Illinois

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Lancaster, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Fall River, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Belleville, Michigan

Galesburg, Michigan

Menominee, Michigan

Tupelo, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Brockport, New York

Southold, New York

Lawton, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Lubbock, Texas

Ames Lake, Washington

Redmond, Washington

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | June 2017 | positive

Cold hardy evergreen perennial with large fragrant flowers. This re-bloomer has medium growth rate. Easy to grow!

D
Redmond, WA (Zone 8a) | June 2012 | positive

The purple Irises are currently growing in front of Mexican Mock Orange and the contrast is quite pleasing.

M
M
Galesburg, MI | February 2010 | positive

Reblooms in Michigan, not a minor feat!

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2008 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1991

G
Clio, CA (Zone 7a) | June 2008 | positive

Took 2 seasons to get bloom, but the flowers were worth the wait. Lovely large blooms.

S
Lancaster, KY | May 2007 | positive

Mother Earth is a lovely iris with beautiful coloring. In my garden I have found it to have the smallest size blooms of all my bearded i...Read More

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