Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Pacific Coast
Bloom Season: Early
Early Mid
Very Very Late
Flower Form: Fluted
Bloom Color Classification: Cream
Lavender
Light blue
Flower Patterns: Variegata
Fragrance: Pronounced

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5b
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Fragrant
Underground structures: Corm
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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