Border Bearded Iris, Intermediate Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris 'Loreley'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Time
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Flat Flower Form/Standards Absent
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bakersfield, California

Sebastopol, California

Monroe, Connecticut

Machesney Park, Illinois

Connersville, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Ware, Massachusetts

Wayland, Massachusetts

West Dennis, Massachusetts

Belleville, Michigan

Robertsville, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Kingston, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Sheridan, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2011 | neutral

As of August 26, 2011, the classification of this historic cultivar seems to be unknown. To avoid further confusion, we have removed any...Read More

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J
Marble Hill, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2011 | positive

very fast increaser for me

G
Marquette, MI (Zone 5a) | June 2006 | positive

Good increases. Lovely old Iris. Worth growing

M
Shepherd, MT | June 2005 | positive

Loreley has been a easy iris to grow for me in zone 4

D
Machesney Park, IL | July 2004 | positive

LORELEY; (G & K, Registered.1909) IB, 27" S. Martius yellow. F. Raisin purple margined canary yellow, marked at the half with reticulatio...Read More

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