Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Schreiner
Year Of Registration: 1993
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1993
Seedling Number: 1984-503
Classification: Tall Bearded (TB)
Registered Height: 36 inches (91 cm)
Bloom Season: Late
Flower Form: Ruffled
Bloom Color Classification: Yellow
Bloom Color Description: Bright deep radiant yellow, yellow below beards
Beard Color: Gold
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1996

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: Parentage unknown
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Common names
  • Tall Bearded Iris
  • Iris

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Location: Northern Illinois (Zone 5a)
Date: 2013-06-08
Location: My garden
Date: May 26, 2021
Location: Kingsport, TN
Date: 2018-05-12
Location: Schreiners Gardens
Date: 2012-06-02
Location: Schreiners Gardens
Date: 2012-06-02
Location: Knoxville, TN

Photo courtesy of Blue J Iris Used with permission.
Comments:
  • Posted by MrsMud (Long Island - Zone 7a) on May 29, 2022 7:09 PM concerning plant:
    I think this iris is underated. It produces lots of huge, golden yellow blooms, has phenomenal growth and a wonderful scent. It's like a big, bright ray of sunshine!
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