Tall Bearded Iris 'Infernal Fire'
Iris
Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Infernal Fire |
Hybridized | by Richardson |
Registered or introduced: | 1994 |
Class:
Tall Bearded (TB)
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 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:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
Early midseason (EM)
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:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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 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:
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Tucson, Arizona
Boise, Idaho
Hagerstown, Maryland
Belleville, Michigan
Robertsville, Missouri
Saint Louis, Missouri
Lincoln, Nebraska
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Coshocton, Ohio
Columbia, South Carolina
Greeneville, Tennessee
Madison, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Positive | On Apr 30, 2016, eolivas103 from Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) wrote: This Iris took 2 years to bloom for me but this little thing just bloomed and bloomed this year. Love the colors and the unique markings. |
Positive | On Aug 27, 2010, kprp from Saint Louis, MO wrote: Good increase, flashy color. Reliable in ST. Louis. Love this iris. |
Positive | On Mar 26, 2009, Tntigger from Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) wrote: Fantastic multiplier here for us with great coloring. |
Neutral | On Feb 3, 2008, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Awards: Honorable Mention 1997 |
Neutral | On Sep 1, 2007, Homefire from Portsmouth, VA wrote: HAVE TRIED TO GROW THIS IRIS TWICE HERE IN VIRGINIA, BUT IT NEVER SURVIVES |
Positive | On Apr 10, 2005, tazzy from Sand Springs, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Good bloom early in OK. stalks leave something to be desired but color makes up for it |