Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB)
Bloom Season: Early
Flower Form: Fluted
Bloom Color Classification: Orchid
Flower Patterns: Wash
Fragrance: Absent
Spicy

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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