Common names:
Japanese iris
Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Species
Bloom Season:Early Mid
Mid
Late
Very Late
Rebloom
Flower Form:Tailored
Bloom Color Classification:Tan
Gold
Foliage:Golden
Awards:Founders of SIGNA Medal: 9091
Dykes Memorial Medal: rAw2dy P9an e19a

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Flowers:Other
Underground structures:Corm
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Will not come true from seed
Other info
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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