Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Georgi Rodionenko
Year Of Registration: 2001
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1975
Seedling Number: 4210K-1
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 20-28 inches (50-70 cm)
Bloom Season: Late
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
White
Bloom Color Description: White standards, narrow red violet rim; white falls, wide red violet border, light golden signals
Style Arm Color: White

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)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
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: Diploid
Parentage: Parentage unknown, seed from Japan
Child plants: 4 child plants

Common names
  • Japanese Iris
  • Iris

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