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LilyStruck

Jun 19, 2014 10:20 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Ep
Lebanon mo (Zone 5a)

Looking for a true orange iris that blooms well and does not need staked.

| @LilyStruck | Post #641809 (1)

dyzzypyxxy

Jun 19, 2014 10:36 PM CST

Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
The one constant in life is change

My favorite is Orange Harvest. There are lots of pics of it on the Database. Sorry I can't post a link for you from this tablet.

It stands up well and is readily available too.

Elaine

"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill

| @dyzzypyxxy | Post #641819 (2)

Henhouse

Jun 19, 2014 10:42 PM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

The only true orange I have is 'Edgefield Glow'. I haven't had to stake it, but really have very few in the garden that do... but we probably have drier springs than most of the country.

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Edgefield Glow')
Uploaded by Henhouse

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| @Henhouse | Post #641820 (3)

Cat

Jun 19, 2014 10:43 PM CST

Name: Catherine
IN (Zone 5b)

Very Pretty Sherry!

Cat
"Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers." - Veronica A. Shoffstall

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tveguy3

Jun 20, 2014 3:31 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Brillilance is one of the nicest oranges around, very ruffly and nice color. Holds up well, bloom lasts a long time. These aren't the best pictures, many better ones in the data base. My camera tends to make it look more yellow for some reason. Orange harvest is a nice one too, but an older model, and is very tall, tends to fall down here. Good luck.

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| @tveguy3 | Post #641864 (5)

grannysgarden

Jun 20, 2014 5:16 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

I like Oasis Gretchen. It is about 35 inches tall and seems to take the spring storms ok. It is a ruffled orange that is mellow and lovely.... slightly fragrant too if that makes a difference. Reliable bloomer in zone 7a..... even in a little shade.

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| @grannysgarden | Post #641891 (6)

Muddymitts

Jun 20, 2014 7:38 AM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

My vote would go for Savannah Sunset. It's a gorgeous shade of orange with an awesome beard. Vigorous, and loves to bloom. I've never had to stake it.