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Plant database entry for Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Swingtown') with 38 images and 32 data details.
- Tall Bearded (TB)
- CC 333-A
- Schreiner
- 1996
This refreshing mulberry-claret self is number one on the Iris hit parade. Its exquisitely ruffled petals, impeccable flower form and sweet lavender fragrance make it perfection indeed. Swingtown is a prolific bloomer with ramrod-stiff stems that produce three branches and 7-9 buds.
Jun 16, 2024 · Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade.
IAttachmentSizeDatejpg247 K02 Oct 2017 - 16:54jpg550 K02 Oct 2017 - 16:55jpg142 K02 Oct 2017 - 16:50JPG67 K10 Apr 2010 - 18:01This stunningly beautiful, fragrant Iris is a leader in its color class. Impeccable, large, heavily ruffled flowers are a saturated mulberry purple color with matching purple beards. Very sturdy, branched stems carry 7-9 buds apiece in early summer, late in the Tall Bearded Iris season.
Swingtown Iris features showy violet flag-like flowers with deep purple overtones and a blue beard at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Photo #39/39 of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Swingtown'). Caption: Swingtown TB; image from 1996 Schreiner catalog.
Swingtown Iris features showy violet flag-like flowers with deep purple overtones and a blue beard at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its sword-like leaves remain green in colour throughout the season.
