Tall Bearded Iris 'Pride of Ireland'

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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Green
Pale Green
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Roopville, Georgia

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Lake Placid, New York

Leicester, North Carolina

Weston, Oregon

Elizabethton, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Brunswick, MO (Zone 5a) | July 2010 | neutral

In Brunswick, MO I find the color of this plant to be a dull yellow without the green that is in most descriptions & catalog pictures. I...Read More

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Shepherd, MT | May 2005 | positive

this iris has proven to be a strong grower in my area

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Elizabethton, TN | July 2003 | positive

PRIDE OF IRELAND is an easy to grow iris that has sensational coloring. The top sides of the falls are light green with a darker green un...Read More

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