Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Aril
Bloom Season: Late
Bloom Color Classification: Blue
Orange
Purple
Flower Patterns: Self
Awards: Award of Merit: 1996

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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