Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Currier McEwen
Year Of Registration: 1979
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1979
Seedling Number: T275/3
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 36 inches (91 cm)
Bloom Season: Early Mid
Rebloom
Rebloom by Zone: Known To Rebloom Zone 5: -20° to -10°
Flower Form: Flared
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
White
Bloom Color Description: White standards, narrow edge of raspberry red; white falls, 1" irregular rim of raspberry red, streaked white at inner edge, central area splashed short streaks of raspberry red, golden signals
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1981
Other: Payne Award 1983

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Parentage: (Garden Caprice x 68/24(2)) X T164/12
Child plants: 11 child plants

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Common names
  • Iris
  • Japanese Iris
  • Japanese Water Iris
  • Hanashobu

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Location: Iron gate
Date: 2012-0620
Location: Iron gate
Date: 2012-0620

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