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Purple Iris

L Clark (zone 4 WY)

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I don't know anything about irises, but I am looking for some. I love tall purple ones and there are some really great ones in my neighborhood that are deep, vivid purple. Pretty sure they are bearded Irises. What variety are these most likely to be? This is not too, helpful, sorry. I'll try to get a picture and post it here.

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windberry zone5a BCCanada

2 years ago

'Purple Serenade' may be?

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L Clark (zone 4 WY)
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2 years ago
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L Clark (zone 4 WY)
Original Author
2 years ago
I like the looks of purple serenade better than this one.

anyone grown Titan Glory?
L Clark (zone 4 WY)
Original Author
2 years ago
Is Dusky Challenger a good one?
nicole___
2 years ago
They're ALL GOOD ones! ♥ I personally can't get the NEW hybridized ones to come back after the 1st year. The OLD varities that are not so ruffled....they're hardy!
Jim_in_AV
2 years ago
My suggestion would be to look at some of the many on-line iris farms and try to find the ones you like. Several, like Schreiner's and Iriswarehouse, allow to shop by color. WARNING: Iris can become addictive!
Jean
2 years ago
I bought a purple iris from Walmart years ago, it was called 'Blueberry'; it is positively enormous. Still going strong after 5 years...
L Clark (zone 4 WY)
Original Author
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I ended up getting three Dusky Challengers from Schreiner's. Two are in ground and one is in a pot in my unheated greenhouse. The potted one is beginning to wake up. I'll put it in a permanent spot when it warms up. Can't wait to see them bloom!
Jim_in_AV
2 years ago
Jean, could it have been "Blueberry Bliss"?
nicole___
2 years ago
I should have said....I get my iris FREE off Craigslist. The Nextdoor app, is also good. People who divide iris, healthy and multiplying....those are the ones to grow in zone 4. :0)

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