Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Species
Bloom Season: Very Very Early
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Silver/Grey
Awards: Randolph-Perry Medal: 9841

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Underground structures: Caudex
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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