Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Siberian
Bloom Color Classification:Copper/Brown
Rose
Wine

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Flowers:Showy
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Underground structures:Tuber
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Pollinators:Cleistogamous
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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