Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Very Early
Flower Form:Laced
Flared
Bloom Color Classification:Gold
Peach
Purple
Flower Patterns:Wash
Fragrance:Slight
Sweet
Awards:Ben R. Hager Cup: 2011

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Flowers:Malodorous
Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Bulb
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness
Propagation: Other methods:Bulbs
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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