Tall Bearded Iris 'Celebration Song'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
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
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Non-patented
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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
Perennials
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
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Leaf Type
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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)
Tall Bearded (TB)
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 midseason (EM)
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Stanford, California

Ventura, California

Denver, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Manhattan, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Belleville, Michigan

International Falls, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Helena, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

South Richmond Hill, New York

Enid, Oklahoma

Lawton, Oklahoma

Columbia, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Coppell, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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E
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | December 2013 | positive

Planted Fall 2012, bloomed Spring 2013. Beautiful pastel bloom

D
Ventura, CA | March 2013 | neutral

I just joined to buy a Iris Celebration Song. I just bought a puppy with that name and hopefully I can plant these bulbs in honor of her ...Read More

K
Roanoke, VA (Zone 7b) | May 2010 | positive

Celebration Song is one of my favorite Irises out of the dozens of different ones I have.

However, my standards are not t...Read More

M
Myrtle Beach, SC | April 2007 | positive

It grows here at my workplace in several "mega clumps"--the stalks are many, and they are full of flowers. Last year, the iris literally ...Read More

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

Great increaser. Lovely pastel coloring. Every year it puts on quite a show! Recommended.

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | December 2005 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1995, Award of Merit 1997, John C. Wister Memorial Medal 2000; Dykes Medal 2003

M
Manhattan, KS | June 2004 | positive

CELEBTRATION SONG has lots of stalks and a very high bloom count. A can't miss Iris.

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