Common names:
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Dutch, Spanish and English
Bloom Season: Very Early
Bloom Color Classification: Orchid
Green
Peach

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Flowers: Fragrant
Underground structures: Caudex
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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