Tall Bearded Iris 'Nancy Orne'
Iris
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Nancy Orne |
| Hybridized | by Sturtevant |
| Registered or introduced: | 1921 |
Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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:
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
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:
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Concord, North Carolina
Galax, Virginia
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Sep 18, 2011, themikesmom from Concord, NC wrote: 'Nancy Orne', Sturtevant,1921 [(Caterina)x(Mrs.George Darwin)] TB, M, Bi-Color, Historic, 42 in. tall. Almost identical to Mme.Cheri and Alcazar, it is destinguished from them by its rosier and lighter pink overtones and color. Alcazar being much darker purple falls and Mme.Cheri only slightly darker and slightly less pink in overtones than Nancy Orne. |
