Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
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
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
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
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)
Intermediate Bearded (IB)
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
Early (E)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Blue-Green
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Searcy, Arkansas

Auberry, California

NORTH FORK, California

Meansville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Durham, Maine

Billerica, Massachusetts

Brewster, Massachusetts

Somerville, Massachusetts

Piedmont, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Harlowton, Montana

Auburn, New Hampshire

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Concord, North Carolina

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Corvallis, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Warwick, Rhode Island

Summerville, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Chillicothe, Texas

Houston, Texas

Midland, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Palmyra, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Warwick, RI | May 2014 | positive

My grandmother grew this deep purple beauty in her garden and now I carry on the tradition. It's short stature makes it a great border pl...Read More

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Somerville, MA (Zone 6b) | May 2009 | positive

This is my first bearded iris to bloom this year, blooming now after a cool spring. It looks lovely near the front of my border. I have...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | January 2009 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1936, Award of Merit 1937

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Georgetown, SC (Zone 8a) | December 2008 | positive

This Iris usually begins blooming in my garden in early Feb. (zone 8). It has bloomed as early as New Years. It reblooms intermittently...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | May 2004 | positive

'Eleanor Roosevelt' is one of the earliest of my irises to bloom in spring. It is a dwarf variety, reaching about 14 inches or so. It reb...Read More

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