Louisiana Iris 'Easter Tide'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage
Pale Yellow
Lavender
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

Summerville, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
D
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | neutral

One of the last to bloom down here every year--and definitely not a vigorous LA compared to lots of others.

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2006 | positive

I'm so thrilled to now own this plant. It's lovely, graceful, and easy to grow.

S. lavender-blue; F. light yellow; deep ...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '81, Award of Merit '83, Mary Swords Debaillon Award '93

J
Gray, LA | June 2003 | positive

Easter Tide is a very good garden iris. It has strong stalks with good bud count It has a unique combination of colors..

Featured
Writing Spider
(Argiope aurantia)
Common Goldeneye
(Bucephala clangula)
Featured
Writing Spider
(Argiope aurantia)
Common Goldeneye
(Bucephala clangula)