Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Cat's Eye'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Scarlet (dark red)
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
Bloom Time
Non-patented
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
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
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
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
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)
Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
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
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Walther Cup
Cook- Douglas Medal (SDB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Flowers are fragrant
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Bentonville, Arkansas

Sebastopol, California

Denver, Colorado

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Boise, Idaho

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Durham, Maine

South Paris, Maine

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelsea, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Harlowton, Montana

Beatrice, Nebraska

Corrales, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Lake Placid, New York

High Point, North Carolina

Coshocton, Ohio

Lawton, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Harker Heights, Texas

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | May 2016 | positive

Planted last summer. Dug up and damaged twice by the dog who was looking for a cool mud bed, this little guy amazed me by blooming this ...Read More

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Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2009 | positive

Fast increasing, striking little iris.

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M
Durham, ME (Zone 3a) | January 2009 | neutral

Besides being beautiful it is proving to be vigorous, fertile and a long bloom time in my zone.

A
Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2008 | positive

This little plant survived well it's first winter, and is now blooming it's first blossoms. So far it's produced 3 stems & at least 6 bl...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2004; Walther Cup 2004; Award of Merit 2006; Cook Douglas Medal 2008

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