Tall Bearded Iris 'Connection'
Iris
Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Connection |
Hybridized | by Ghio |
Registered or introduced: | 1999 |
Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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:
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Midseason (MLa)
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:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Awards (if applicable):
Honorable Mention
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Buckeye, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Springfield, Illinois
Hebron, Kentucky
Anacoco, Louisiana
Hagerstown, Maryland
Sandwich, Massachusetts
Robertsville, Missouri
Cut Bank, Montana
Shepherd, Montana
Salem, New Jersey
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Lawton, Oklahoma
Grants Pass, Oregon
Greeneville, Tennessee
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
---|---|
Positive | On Feb 21, 2009, Tntigger from Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) wrote: One of the prettiest irises we have, its a show stopper when in bloom. |
Neutral | On Mar 20, 2007, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Awards: Honorable Mention 2002 |
Positive | On Dec 15, 2003, Margiempv from Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote: Great colors! Nice grower! |