Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Junos
Bloom Season: Early
Early Mid
Very Very Late
Bloom Color Classification: Copper/Brown
Red

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Underground structures: Caudex
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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