Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Flower Form:Creped
Bloom Color Classification:Magenta
Rose
Awards:Honorable Mention: 1796
Sydney B. Mitchell Medal: 1997

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Flowers:Nocturnal
Underground structures:Tuber
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
The fragrance of purple by vic Mar 29, 2012 11:46 AM 2
perfect lighting by cliftoncat Dec 16, 2016 4:54 PM 20

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