Tall Bearded Iris 'Daughter of Stars'

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
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
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Sebastopol, California

Gainesville, Georgia

Westchester, Illinois

Shirley, Indiana

Derby, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Harlowton, Montana

Salem, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

The Plains, Virginia

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | April 2014 | positive

I bought this Iris, not so much because the pictures convinced me I wanted it but based on what the comments on this site had to say abou...Read More

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Portsmouth, VA | August 2007 | positive

35" M & REBLOOMS
This is a rebloomer that is highly recommended. Its first bloom in the spring is perfection with good sturdy sta...Read More

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

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2003; Award of Merit 2005; John C. Wister Medal 2007; Dykes Memorial Medal Runner Up 2009

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Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

A "Must Have"!! This luminata iris reblooms and grows/increases very well. Colors are brilliant and almost seem to glow. A healthy pla...Read More

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