Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
Bloom Season: Mid Late
Flower Form: Laced
Bloom Color Classification: Black
Violet
Flower Patterns: Reverse Amoena
Fragrance: Sweet
Awards: Award of Merit: 0112
Fred and Barbara Walther Cup: 0092

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Flowers: Malodorous
Nocturnal
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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