Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Reticulata
Bloom Season: Late
Bloom Color Classification: Lavender
Flower Patterns: Line and Speckles

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Underground structures: Tuber
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy of Blue J Iris. Used with permission.

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