Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Spuria
Bloom Season: Mid
Mid Late
Rebloom by Zone: Known To Rebloom Zone 5: -20° to -10°
Flower Form: Fluted
Laced
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Flower Patterns: Other
Awards: John C. Wister Medal: 0981

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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