Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Flower Form:Bubble Ruffled
Flared
Bloom Color Classification:Tan
Blue
Flower Patterns:Other
Awards:William Mohr Medal: 9901
Mary Swords Deballion Medal: 1949

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Flowers:Fragrant
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Corms
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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