Iris 'Beale Street'

Also Known As

Iris x 'Beale Street'
Beale Street Louisiana Iris

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 36"-44"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

6a-11

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Iris 'Beale Street' plant details

Iris 'Beale Street' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Beale Street'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 36 IN - 44 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bog garden, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Beale Street'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep sapphire blue falls have a triangular patch of brightly contrasting primrose yellow that is outlined in near black with deep blue standards. The lightly fragrant flowers of Beale Street Louisiana Iris may be produced anytime between March and May on this vigorous medium to large Louisiana Iris. Multiplies readily in average garden soils, moist to wet soils, or can be set in water gardens where the container is just below the water's surface. Flowers in our gardens in early to midseason.

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Iris 'Beale Street' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Beale Street'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant