Common names:
Border Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Dutch, Spanish and English
Bloom Season:Mid
Flower Form:Flat
Bloom Color Classification:Black
Lavender
Magenta
Flower Patterns:Variegata
Fragrance:Absent
Musky

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full 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 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Flowers:Malodorous
Underground structures:Bulb
Propagation: Seeds:Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Corms
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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