Tall Bearded Iris 'Jesse's Song'

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
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
Medium Purple
White/Near White
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
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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
Perennials
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
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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)
Tall Bearded (TB)
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
Dykes Memorial Medal
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Elkins, Arkansas

Arbuckle, California

Denver, Colorado

New Castle, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware

Atlanta, Georgia

Blairsville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Manhattan, Kansas

Wichita, Kansas

Salvisa, Kentucky

Anacoco, Louisiana

Durham, Maine

Lisbon, Maine

Hughesville, Maryland

Deer River, Minnesota

Decatur, Mississippi

Robertsville, Missouri

Cut Bank, Montana

Kernersville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Lawton, Oklahoma

Thackerville, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

La Pine, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Greenville, South Carolina

Celina, Tennessee

Greeneville, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Galax, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Selah, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hyannis, MA (Zone 7a) | June 2007 | positive

The most beautiful Iris in my garden so far! Prolific and rapid to increase. A blooming marvel! Gorgeous!!

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

Great grower - great performer - great stalks! Recommended!

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '85, Award of Merit '87, Dykes Medal '90

B
Murfreesboro, TN | April 2004 | positive

Jesse's Song has always been outstanding in the garden. Nice tall stems with multiple buds that hold up well. Will stay in my garden for ...Read More

A
Pylesville, MD (Zone 6b) | November 2002 | positive

Dispite three movements and an attack of iris borers this lovely iris continues to reproduce multiple increases.

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