Tall Bearded Iris 'Fiery Temper'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Dark Purple/Black
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

Vail, Arizona

Sebastopol, California

Gainesville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Omaha, Nebraska

South Sioux City, Nebraska

Salem, New Jersey

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Grants Pass, Oregon

Columbia, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Galax, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Columbia, SC | April 2011 | positive

I grow this iris in a spot where it doesn't get full all-day sun because it would probably fade. It's a real eye-catcher, a show-stopper,...Read More

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | May 2009 | positive

Fiery Temper is not only dramatically beautiful and a major eye catcher in the garden and in shows, it is a fantastically good grower. I...Read More

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Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2006 | positive

Really a beautiful flower. The falls appear virtually black. Very pretty!

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2005 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2003; Award of Merit 2005

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2004 | positive

This iris tends to be a lighter shade here in Arizona - due to the environmental factors - like where we live in relation to the sun, etc...Read More

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