Tall Bearded Iris 'Starship Enterprise'

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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
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
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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
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
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
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
Late Midseason (MLa)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
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:

Houston, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Bakersfield, California

San Jose, California

Monroe, Connecticut

Evansville, Indiana

Burlington, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Knoxville, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Salvisa, Kentucky

Hagerstown, Maryland

Preston, Maryland

Blanchard, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Robertsville, Missouri

Bridger, Montana

Cut Bank, Montana

Shepherd, Montana

Las Vegas, Nevada

Lake Placid, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Albany, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Greeneville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Readyville, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Anacortes, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN (Zone 5a) | August 2013 | neutral

Beautiful, but in my experience this beauty is only skin deep. This iris is not a strong grower here.

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Bartlesville, OK (Zone 6a) | May 2008 | positive

One of the most beautiful iris I have seen. Seems to glow from within!

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | March 2006 | neutral

American Iris Society Awards: Honorable Mention 2001; Award of Merit 2003

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Elkton, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

William Shatner would be impressed, everything about Starship Enterprise is "big, really big." The buds and the flowers are huge, and th...Read More

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