Tall Bearded Iris 'Wench'

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
Pink
Dark Purple/Black
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
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
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
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
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)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
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
Award of Merit
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:

Clio, California

Cloverdale, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Manhattan, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Alton, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Harlowton, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: Colortart x Ringo

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '95, Award of Merit '97

P
Blossom, TX | April 2003 | positive

Beautiful grower and luscious color. This pic was taken this year in my garden. She stopped the visitors in their tracks.

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