Common names:
Iris
Intermediate Bearded Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Bloom Season: Very Early
Flower Form: Tailored
Bloom Color Classification: Blue
Orange
Flower Patterns: Self
Fragrance: Absent
Spicy

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4a
Flowers: Malodorous
Blooms on old wood
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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