Tall Bearded Iris 'Starring'

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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
Dark Purple/Black
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Gilbertsville, Kentucky

Hebron, Kentucky

Chelsea, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Lawton, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

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M
Myrtle Beach, SC | December 2007 | neutral

As I have very limited garden space, "Starring" has been located in a rather crowded bed. Despite the competition, however, the plant has...Read More

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2002; Walther Cup 2002; Award of Merit 2004; John C. Wister Medal Runner Up 2006; John C....Read More

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2003 | neutral

Lovely iris, but (for me) is a little hard to keep growing.

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