Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Aril
Bloom Season: Early Mid
Flower Form: Fluted
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
Flower Patterns: Variegata
Fragrance: Pronounced
Musky
Awards: Honorable Mention: 0270
Eric Nies Medal: 0250

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Underground structures: Taproot
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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