Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Species
Bloom Season:Late
Flower Form:Magnolia
Bloom Color Classification:Copper/Brown
Lavender
Magenta
Purple
Flower Patterns:Line and Speckles
Fragrance:Slight
Pronounced
Awards:President's Cup: 0201

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Flowers:Showy
Other
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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