Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Roger Nelson
Year Of Registration: 1991
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1991
Seedling Number: RN 82087J
Classification: Tall Bearded (TB)
Registered Height: 30-31 inches (76-79 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
Bloom Color Description: Deep orchid violet, bright purple highlights, lighter area on falls near beards
Beard Color: Bright orange red
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1994

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Parentage: Dawn Light X RN 79-3K: (Lady X x Glory Bound)
Child plants: 2 child plants

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  • Tall Bearded Iris
  • Iris

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Location: Vacaville, CA
Date: Spring
Photo courtesy of Pleasants Valley Iris Farm, www.irisfarmer.com

Photo courtesy of Blue J Iris Used with permission.

Photo courtesy of Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
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