Tall Bearded Iris 'Florentine Silk'
Iris
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Florentine Silk |
| Hybridized | by Keppel |
| Registered or introduced: | 2004 |
Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)
Height:
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:
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
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
Award of Merit
Walther Cup
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
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:
Bakersfield, California
Grass Valley, California
Denver, Colorado
Monroe, Connecticut
Cherryvale, Kansas
Hebron, Kentucky
Robertsville, Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
South Sioux City, Nebraska
Sparks, Nevada
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Enid, Oklahoma
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Janesville, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Sep 4, 2012, 500Greenthumb from South Sioux City, NE wrote: Top iris of 2012, Dykes Medal |
| Positive | On Aug 13, 2012, Pegwesttx from Midland, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Dykes Medal winner 2012 |
| Positive | On Aug 27, 2010, kprp from Saint Louis, MO wrote: I love the pinks/blues and this is the most outstanding one in my heart, beating out its parent Poem of Ectasy. |
| Neutral | On Jul 21, 2007, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Awards: Honorable Mention 2007; Walther Cup 2007; Award of Merit 2009 |
