Tall Bearded Iris 'Persian Berry'

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
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
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Bloom Time
Non-patented
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Other Details
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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
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Days to Maturity
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Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Growth Rate
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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)
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Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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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)
Propagation
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

Vail, Arizona

Arbuckle, California

GARDEN VALLEY, California

Newbury Park, California

Atlanta, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Burlington, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Salvisa, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

South China, Maine

Blanchard, Michigan

Cut Bank, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Auburn, New Hampshire

Corrales, New Mexico

Southold, New York

Morehead City, North Carolina

Statesville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Lawton, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma

Sawyer, Oklahoma

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania

Pickens, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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S
Blue Hill, ME (Zone 5b) | April 2018 | positive

What a beauty! Exquisite color, heady fragrance, strong grower, prolific bloomer--and the first TBI to bloom in my yard every spring. Utt...Read More

L
North of Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2010 | positive

prolific bloomers. tall stem.

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

So many different tones and shades, A lovely Iris

J
Sawyer, OK | April 2004 | positive

The color of my Persian Berry is very lovely. It is some times dark in color and some times light. The two different colors is from t...Read More

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2003 | positive

Excellent grower! Good growth habits. Dependable. Puts on a great show every year.

N
Ponca City, OK | June 2003 | positive

Grows and blooms well. Has a bright orangy red beard. Nice contrast.

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