Iris | |
Intermediate Bearded Iris |
Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
Bloom Season: | Early |
Flower Form: | Fluted |
Bloom Color Classification: | Black Gold |
Fragrance: | Slight |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) 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 7b |
Flowers: | Showy Other |
Underground structures: | Caudex |
Propagation: Seeds: | Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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