Tall Bearded Iris 'Full Tide'

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
Blue-Violet
Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Denver, Colorado

Dunnellon, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hampton, Illinois

Seneca, Illinois

Williamsville, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Fall River, Massachusetts

Tupelo, Mississippi(2 reports)

Springfield, Missouri

Butler, Pennsylvania

Cookeville, Tennessee

Germantown, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Mc Donald, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Keene, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Seattle, Washington

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1973; Award of Merit 1976

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

Though it grows - it seems to really struggle here in the southwestern climate. Bloomed the first year, but each successive year it only...Read More

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

This is a fast blooming iris and it's color is great. I grow mostly roses and am striving to get some blue in my garden, so irises are a...Read More

R
R
Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | positive

This was my first Blue Iris it is a Lovely Flower.
I like the color so much it had to stand alone in a Central spot
of the ...Read More

H
Rockwood, TN (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

It is definitely a fast grower!! I planted two of them last fall('03). This spring I had seven flower stalks and ten leaf fans. It will b...Read More

W
Cedar Rapids, IA (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

If you can only have one "blue"--this is the one! Large rich blooms & multiplies quickly.

Featured
Jewel Beetle
(Trachypteris picta)
Australian Pelican
(Pelecanus conspicillatus)
Featured
Jewel Beetle
(Trachypteris picta)
Australian Pelican
(Pelecanus conspicillatus)