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Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) Cultivar: Victoria Falls Hybridized by Schreiner; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1977
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: Light Blue Medium Blue
Bloom Time: Early (E) Early midseason (EM) Midseason (M) Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Flowers are fragrant 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 Dykes Memorial Medal
On Jul 16, 2009, PinetopPlanter from Auburn Four Corners, PA (Zone 5a) wrote:
I have grown at least 25 varieties of Iris over the past 25 years, and Victoria Falls is one of my favorites. I'd rank it up there with the top 5.
I haven't had the problem with stem strength another reviewer mentions, though I have had other iris with that problem.
This is a striking shade of medium blue. The white beard and patch underneath it is a beautiful addition. Put it in a bouquet with iris that are a definite purple, and the illusion of true blue will be intensified.
Given proper maintenance, the plants have always been very healthy for us.
On Apr 19, 2008, MikenMyrtle from Myrtle Beach, SC wrote:
I realize that I am in the minority here, and I would never put a 'negative' because Victoria Falls now has finally bloomed in my garden; however, it has taken four years. The plant gets plenty of sun and has wonderful drainage. In terms of producing more fans, it is one of the fastest producers I have ever seen. It's just that no flowers have come from those fans until this year.
I do love the flower, though. A rich medium blue--almost delphinium blue shade with a very attractive, striking white beard and patch, as well as flush up the standards.
On Sep 3, 2007, Homefire from Portsmouth, VA wrote:
The joke in our region is "Victoria Falls, and she does". This one has a very nice flower, but is always on the ground here. Very lacking in stem strength.
This is an outstanding iris - color is clear and true, love that white beard - blooms every year and does not disappoint (z5). Great height too - 35" and taller, looks great with War Sails which blooms around the same time - great color contrast since both are clear and true colors.
On Mar 7, 2003, Kelli from L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
Reliable rebloomer. As long as the plant is not overcrowded, the fall bloom is as good as the spring bloom.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Oro Valley, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona , California Casa Conejo, California Loyola, California Yosemite Lakes, California Englewood, Colorado Yulee, Florida Aldora, Georgia Chicago, Illinois Seneca, Illinois Carmel, Indiana Wichita, Kansas Anacoco, Louisiana Durham, Maine Gardiner, Maine South Hamilton, Massachusetts Deer River, Minnesota Florence, Mississippi Lincoln, Nebraska Auburn, New Hampshire Los Alamos, New Mexico Rochester, New York Fargo, North Dakota Lawton, Oklahoma Meshoppen, Pennsylvania Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Butler, Tennessee Celina, Tennessee Greeneville, Tennessee Brenham, Texas Locust Dale, Virginia Portsmouth, Virginia Walnut Grove, Washington Bessemer Bend, Wyoming
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