Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Donald Spoon
Year Of Registration: 2006
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 2006
Seedling Number: 2001-52B
Classification: Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB)
Registered Height: 6 inches (15 cm)
Bloom Season: Early Mid
Rebloom
Rebloom by Zone: Known To Rebloom Zone 7: 0°-10°
Bloom Color Classification: Purple
Bloom Color Description: Deep plum purple, purple black spot on falls
Beard Color: Lavender blue tipped golden yellow in middle, orange in throat
Style Arm Color: Deep plum purple, lighter on edges
Awards: Honorable Mention: 2008
Award of Merit: 2011
Caparne-Welch Medal: 2013

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 8b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Parentage: Senorita Frog X self

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Date: 2015-10-12
Location: my garden, Utah
Date: 2021-09-28
fall re-bloom

Date: 2015-04-09
Location: grannysgarden
Date: 2014-04-21
Uploaded by grannysgarden

Photo courtesy of Winterberry Iris Gardens
Comments:
  • Posted by grannysgarden (Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas - Zone 7a) on Feb 6, 2015 1:15 AM concerning plant:
    Reliable re-bloomer. Has never failed to bloom in my garden in both spring and fall. Zone 7a.

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