Tall Bearded Iris 'Strike it Rich'

Iris

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Foliage
Bright Yellow
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
Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Happy Jack, Arizona

Lawton, Oklahoma

Media, Pennsylvania

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2005 | positive

"Strike it Rich" is an outstanding iris. It has super vibrant, uniform color, great tall stalks, and is highly vigorous here in Zone 8. I...Read More

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Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Introduced by R. Ernst, 93
Mid Season bloom. 35"
"Glowing deep golden yellow self, very clean with mild ruffling and a tou...Read More

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Manhattan, KS | December 2003 | positive

This Iris is a very INTENSE dark yellow. It stands out from a distance. Very eye catching, grows well, lots of blooms.

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