Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Reticulata
Bloom Season: Very Early
Mid
Flower Form: Ruffled
Bloom Color Classification: Purple
Violet
Flower Patterns: Dark Top
Fragrance: Spicy
Awards: Other: 2220

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Flowers: Malodorous
Nocturnal
Underground structures: Bulb
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)
Ploidy: Pentaploid
Child plants: 17 child plants

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Common names
  • Tall Bearded Iris
  • Iris
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