Common names:
Miniature Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Bloom Season: Very Very Early
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
Wine
Flower Patterns: Line and Speckles
Awards: Caparne-Welch Medal: 1949
Other: 9691

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
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 5b
Flowers: Malodorous
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy of Rainbow Iris Farm

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