Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: J. T. Aitken
Year Of Registration: 1992
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1992
Seedling Number: 86J-1
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 46 inches (117 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid Late
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
Bloom Color Description: Raspberry, blue rays, 1" violet edge
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1997
Award of Merit: 1999
W. A. Payne Medal: 2003 (tie)

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)
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: Hue and Cry X (Knight in Armor x Reign of Glory)
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • Iris
  • Japanese Iris
  • Hanashobu

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