Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Thomas Johnson
Year Of Registration: 2009
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 2009
Seedling Number: TY139A
Classification: Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB)
Registered Height: 6 inches (15 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Black
Wine
Flower Patterns: Bicolor
Bloom Color Description: Medium red purple standards; coal black falls
Beard Color: Vivid orange
Style Arm Color: Medium red-purple
Fragrance: Sweet
Awards: Honorable Mention: 2011
Award of Merit: 2013
Caparne-Welch Medal: 2015

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Parentage: Chemistry X self
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Miniature Dwarf Bearded Iris
  • Iris

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