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Tall Bearded Iris 'Battle Royal'

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

Info

Synonym

Height

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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

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Red

Coral/Apricot

Class

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

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Height

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Sun Exposure

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Danger

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Hardiness

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Foliage

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Bloom Time

Non-patented

Bloom Color

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Class

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Bloom Color

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Class

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Smooth

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Bulbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Seed Collecting

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

Tall Bearded (TB)

Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Bloom Shape

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Flower Size

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

Early midseason (EM)

Propagation

Honorable Mention

Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Usage

Flowers are fragrant

Classification

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Regional

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

Tucson, Arizona

Miller, Missouri

Reno, Nevada

Bend, Oregon

Greeneville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2

positives

2

neutrals

0

negative

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Tntigger

Greeneville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2009 | neutral

Beautiful colors, but very slow to grow and multiply here in zone 6b.

J

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Joan

Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 1998

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Margiempv

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

I really do like this iris!! Blooms early to mid spring and grows to 38 inches tall!

Cherry red over apricot base; bear...Read Moreds bronze. Won an HM in 1998.

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S

starshine

Bend, OR (Zone 6a) | August 2003 | positive

This plant is easy to grow and maintain. Provides a lush splash of depth and colour to the garden area, and the blooms last for several ...Read Moreweeks if they are fed. I love iris!

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