Tall Bearded Iris 'Well Endowed'

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)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
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
This plant is resistant to deer
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:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Lancaster, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

South Rockwood, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Tupelo, Mississippi

Cut Bank, Montana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Rochester, New York

Lawton, Oklahoma

Roanoke, Texas

San Saba, Texas

Smithfield, Virginia

Puyallup, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Fayetteville, AR | April 2012 | positive

This is probably my favorite iris germanica: beautiful bright true yellow color, several blooms per stem, increases for me yearly in my ...Read More

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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2011 | neutral

Nice flower. Survived a long time (15-20 years) but never shown any propensity to increase. Typically get only 1-2 flower stems

S
Lancaster, KY | August 2006 | positive

This is a glorious blaze of sunshine for the garden! A wonderful, large golden yellow iris with long-lasting blooms. It can be seen fr...Read More

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Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2006 | positive

A strong grower, blooms mid- to late May here (Nebraska, zone 5). Bright yellow, fades to cream right by the beard. I've seen it describe...Read More

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Aurora, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

My very first bearded iris, and a lovely one, at that! As a first timer, I've very pleased with growing irises. "Well Endowed" has an e...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

Edgewood, Washington
Lives up to its name. Huge bright yellow flowers, each 8-9 inches long. Seems to have a shortened stem com...Read More

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