Tall Bearded Iris 'Yaquina Blue'

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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Dark Blue
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
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
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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
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Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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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
Midseason (M)
Propagation
Honorable Mention
Award of Merit
Dykes Memorial Medal
John C. Wister Memorial Medal (TB)
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Blue-Green
Fruit Usage
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Classification
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Bakersfield, California

Montrose, Colorado

Chicago, Illinois

Patoka, Indiana

Oskaloosa, Kansas

Hanson, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South Paris, Maine

Robertsville, Missouri

Shepherd, Montana

South Plainfield, New Jersey

Union, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Morehead City, North Carolina

Lawton, Oklahoma

Greeneville, Tennessee

Vancouver, Washington

Sheridan, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
4
neutrals
0
negative
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E
Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | May 2016 | positive

I had heard this Iris was a good blue and after seeing it, I would say that is true. Really liked the color. And the flowers are big!

R
(Zone 1) | November 2015 | positive

Parentage: N59-a: (J78-3: (Cup Race x Tufted Cloud) x Sailor's Dance) x I 38-a: (Sapphire Hills x (Parisian Blue x (Blue Linen Sib x (J 2...Read More

R
Clawson, MI | September 2010 | neutral

Pretty when it blooms and nicely ruffled and large, but it has been quite slow for me and usually doesn't produce more than one stalk a y...Read More

T
Patoka, IN | May 2010 | positive

Grows very easily here in Indiana. Beautiful clear blue color, large flowers. Excellent plant

M
Oro Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | December 2006 | neutral

It grows here but not very quickly.....lovely iris! Lovely color!

P
Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | neutral

I bought this plant 2 or 3 years ago. I planted it in what I thought was a reasonable spot. Lots of light. Soil only so-so, but I adde...Read More

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

Awards: American Iris Society Honorable Mention '94, Award of Merit '96, Wister Medal '98, Dykes Medal '01

K
Waxhaw (Charlotte), NC (Zone 7b) | June 2005 | positive

Great large, long lasting flowers. I just love the blue color of this Iris.

L
Vancouver, WA | June 2003 | positive

Makes a clump quickly! Huge, beautiful, blue ruffly blooms!

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