Ken, I don't know how cold it has been in D.C, If the nights haven't dipped below about 27F, this would not surprise me. See the comments on Dave's garden for this cultivar: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/35227/#b John C. MacGregor South Pasadena, CA 91030 USDA zone 9 Sunset zones 21/23 On Dec 2, 2012, at 6:55 PM, Ken wrote: > I visited the Capitol Conservatory and Gardens this morning to get > my plant fix > and was surprised > to see these bearded Iris "Harvest of Memories" in full bloom, > outside, on Dec > 2nd, in front of the > conservatory! > > http://flickr.com/photos/amarguy/… > > http://flickr.com/photos/amarguy/… > > Ken Blackford > in chilly Maryland