Common names:
Japanese Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Species
Bloom Season: Mid Late
Bloom Color Classification: Copper/Brown
Lavender
Orange

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4a
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Underground structures: Taproot
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Midges
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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