Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Species
Bloom Season: Very Late
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
Orange
Flower Patterns: Luminata
Awards: Williamson-White Medal: 9188
Ben R. Hager Cup: 5981

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 3
Flowers: Malodorous
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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