| Iris | |
| Tall Bearded Iris |
| Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
| Bloom Season: | Mid Late |
| Bloom Color Classification: | Lavender Pink Red |
| Flower Patterns: | Broken |
| Fragrance: | Pronounced Sweet |
| Awards: | John C. Wister Medal: 9199 |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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