| Iris | |
| Tall Bearded Iris |
| Classification: | Reticulata |
| Bloom Season: | Very Early |
| Flower Form: | Fluted |
| Bloom Color Classification: | Black Red Rose |
| Flower Patterns: | Broken |
| Fragrance: | Absent Sweet |
| Awards: | Hans and Jacob Sass Medal: 2000 Franklin Cook Memorial Cup: 0202 |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Blooms on new wood |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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