Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Japanese Flag
Russian Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Siberian
Bloom Season: Mid Late
Bloom Color Classification: Pink

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Flowers: Other
Underground structures: Taproot
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Pollinators: Wind
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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