Tall Bearded Iris 'King Tush'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
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
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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:

Clio, California

Denver, Colorado

Gainesville, Georgia

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Deer River, Minnesota

Shepherd, Montana

Las Vegas, Nevada

Auburn, New Hampshire

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Lake Placid, New York

Felicity, Ohio

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Lascassas, Tennessee

Jacksonville, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

Great Cacapon, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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G
Clio, CA (Zone 7a) | May 2014 | negative

Have planted 2 different times - does not thrive here.

E
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | December 2013 | positive

Planted Fall 2012. Bloomed Spring 2013. Very healthy plant.

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '99

M
Southwestern, OH (Zone 6b) | May 2004 | positive

Beautiful Flower, interesting patterns, definitely a must have in the Iris bed!

M
Manhattan, KS | December 2003 | positive

King Tush is has very interesting color pattern iwth the stripes and splashes. I don't believe any 2 are exactly alike.

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