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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) Cultivar: Full Tide Hybridized by O. Brown; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1972
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: 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)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Bloom Time: Early midseason (EM)
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Awards (if applicable): Honorable Mention Award of Merit
On Mar 14, 2006, Margiempv from Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote:
Though it grows - it seems to really struggle here in the southwestern climate. Bloomed the first year, but each successive year it only grows weaker. It was lovely that year it DID bloom.
On May 20, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is a fast blooming iris and it's color is great. I grow mostly roses and am striving to get some blue in my garden, so irises are a good choice. This one is a winner.
On Dec 1, 2004, rh3708 from Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
This was my first Blue Iris it is a Lovely Flower.
I like the color so much it had to stand alone in a Central spot
of the yard.
Making it the first thing you see upon entering the driveway.
On Jul 14, 2004, HostaFanatic from Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
It is definitely a fast grower!! I planted two of them last fall('03). This spring I had seven flower stalks and ten leaf fans. It will be divided this fall, with half going to my mother's garden in east TN.
12 members have or want this plant for trade.
