Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Dutch, Spanish and English
Bloom Season: Mid Late
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Awards: Caparne-Welch Medal: 1dwy ar66en9aPA
Sydney B. Mitchell Medal: 6941

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 2
Flowers: Malodorous
Underground structures: Corm
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Depth to plant seed
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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