| Iris | |
| Japanese Iris | |
| Hanashobu | |
| Japanese Water Iris |
| Classification: | Border Bearded (BB) |
| Bloom Season: | Mid Late |
| Bloom Color Classification: | Black Gold |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | 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 7b |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Provide darkness |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Pollinators: | Water |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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