Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Arilbred
Bloom Season:Rebloom
Flower Form:Flat
Bloom Color Classification:Blue
Gold
Flower Patterns:Plicata
Awards:John C. Wister Medal: 0122
Dykes Memorial Medal: 0012

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Flowers:Showy
Underground structures:Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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