Iris | |
Tall Bearded Iris |
Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
Bloom Season: | Very Very Early Mid Late Late Rebloom |
Flower Form: | Laced |
Bloom Color Classification: | Blue Silver/Grey |
Flower Patterns: | Plicata |
Fragrance: | Pronounced Sweet |
Awards: | Founders of SIGNA Medal: 2410 |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Flowers: | Nocturnal Other |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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