Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Spuria
Bloom Season:Early
Flower Form:Magnolia
Bloom Color Classification:Gold
Purple
Flower Patterns:Line and Speckles
Fragrance:Sweet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Flowers:Malodorous
Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Conservation status:Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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