Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: K. Mohr
Year Of Registration: 1983
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1983
Seedling Number: 6-34-1
Classification: Tall Bearded (TB)
Registered Height: 35 inches (89 cm)
Bloom Season: Early
Rebloom
Rebloom by Zone: Known To Rebloom Zone 7: 0°-10°
Bloom Color Classification: Purple
Flower Patterns: Self
Bloom Color Description: Deep violet purple
Beard Color: Deep purple
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1987
Award of Merit: 1991

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Parentage: Dusky Dancer X Royal Ballet
Child plants: 16 child plants

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Common names
  • Iris
  • Tall Bearded Iris

Photo Gallery
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Date: 2018-04-26
TB Iris Holy Night
Location: My Gardens
Date: May 19, 2017
After A Storm
Location: My Gardens
Date: June 7, 2013
In More Overcast Light: Fit For Royalty!
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Date: 2018-04-24
Iris Holy Night showing it's red sparkles
Location: Warfordsburg, PA
Date: 2013-09-17
Location: My Gardens
Date: June 4, 2008
A Gorgeous Iris: The Camera Cannot Do Justice!

May 16, 2010

May 23, 2010
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Date: 2023-05-01
TB Iris Holy Night
Location: My Gardens
Date: May 24, 2015
Early Morning: Soft Light
Location: My Gardens
Date: May 25, 2013
A Top Ten Favorite Of All Irises!
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Date: 2021-04-28
TB Iris Holy Night
Location: My Gardens
Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 
Moderate Noon Sunlight
Location: My Gardens
Date: June 7, 2014
Early Morning Photo
Location: God's Garden - Atwater CA
Date: April 15, 2015
Location: My Gardens
Date: May 30, 2011
Early Morning Sunlight
Location: God's Garden - Atwater CA
Date: April 2014

Photo courtesy of Blue J Iris Used with permission.

Date: 2013 season
Location: God's Garden - Atwater CA
Date: April 15, 2015
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Comments:
  • Posted by TBGDN (Indiana - Zone 5a) on Jun 7, 2014 2:49 PM concerning plant:
    The tall bearded iris Holy Night originated from the hybridizer, K. Mohr (Mohr Gardens) and was registered in 1983. Its color is described as a deep violet purple with a deep purple beard. No picture I have ever taken can show or do justice to its true velvety beauty. It stands out in the garden as if made from an expensive velvet fabric; and its color is enhanced by full sunlight as well as shade. What is most important is the hardiness and reliability of its growth and bloom habits.

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