Common names:
Border Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Bloom Color Classification:Magenta
Flower Patterns:Plicata
Fragrance:Musky
Awards:Mary Swords Deballion Medal: 2003
President's Cup: 9919
Fred and Barbara Walther Cup: 6199

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Flowers:Showy
Other
Underground structures:Corm
Propagation: Seeds:Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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