Tall Bearded Iris 'October Sky'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Dark Blue
White/Near White
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Braselton, Georgia

Wichita, Kansas

Ventress, Louisiana

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Clawson, Michigan

Columbia, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Mc Lean, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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R
Clawson, MI | September 2010 | positive

Has never rebloomed for me (most rebloomers don't) and it's short for a tall bearded, so it belongs at the front of the bed, but it has g...Read More

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D
Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2005 | positive

Iris October Sky reblooms in zone 9 in late October-early November. It's got good substance. This one is a keeper.

J
J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | September 2005 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2002

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