Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Border Bearded (BB)
Bloom Season: Very Late
Flower Form: Flared
Bloom Color Classification: Silver/Grey
Flower Patterns: Blend
Fragrance: Spicy
Awards: William Mohr Medal: 6919

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Nocturnal
Other
Underground structures: Taproot
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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