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Tall Bearded Iris 'Afternoon Delight'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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

Cream/Tan

Class

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Perennials

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Buckeye, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Monroe, Connecticut

Rexburg, Idaho

Seymour, Indiana

Burlington, Iowa

Derby, Kansas

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Blanchard, Michigan

Gladwin, Michigan

Deer River, Minnesota

Alton, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

Salem, New Jersey

Corrales, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Lawton, Oklahoma

Grants Pass, Oregon

Crystal Spring, Pennsylvania

Greeneville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Sweetwater, Tennessee

Crosby, Texas

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eolivas103

Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | April 2016 | positive

I loved the pastel blend of colors on this Iris. It is a very beautiful Iris.

Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1989; Award of Merit 1993

Babbage02

North Richland Hills, TX | May 2005 | positive

reliable bloom each year, minimum 2 week show of color in my area usually around mid April.

mystic

Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | neutral

Awards:
Honorable Mention 1993

Margiempv

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

One of the best growers I have. Strong sturdy plants, very dependable, and always puts on a show.

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