Tall Bearded Iris 'Tom Johnson'

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
Foliage
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
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:

Phoenix, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Westville, Florida

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Shepherd, Montana

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Valley, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

Blooming now in my zone 7b garden. Lovely abundant blooms!

Q
Westville, FL | May 2013 | positive

Very unique bloom--outstanding color and smaller bloom size (and different form) than most tall bearded irises. Very high bud count.

M
M
Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 2006 Award of Garden Merit.

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '98, Award of Merit '00, John C. Wister Medal '03; Dyke's Memorial Medal Runner Up 2006

M
Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2005 | positive

Tom Johnson is stunning. I would recommend it most highly.
Here it is an early bloomer with many stalks, with many, many flowers....Read More

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