Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Mid
Flower Form:Fluted
Bloom Color Classification:Blue
Flower Patterns:Bicolor
Awards:W. A. Payne Medal: 2000

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Leaf
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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