Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Japanese Flag
Russian Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Japanese (Ensata)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Flowers:Nocturnal
Underground structures:Tuber
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators:Other
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

Japanese Iris (Iris ensata 'Lion King')

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