Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Japanese Water Iris
Japanese Flag
Russian Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Tall Bearded (TB)
Bloom Season:Early Mid

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 8a
Flowers:Nocturnal
Underground structures:Corm
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:Beetles
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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