Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Border Bearded (BB)
Bloom Season: Very Very Early
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
Flower Patterns: Blend
Awards: Williamson-White Medal: 1957
Sydney B. Mitchell Medal: 9371

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Flowers: Fragrant
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Photo courtesy of Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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