Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Arilbred
Bloom Season:Late
Bloom Color Classification:Light blue
White

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Flowers:Fragrant
Underground structures:Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Depth to plant seed
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Bulbs
Pollinators:Bees
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

Photo courtesy Darlyn Wilkinson, Greywood Farm

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