Iris | |
Japanese Iris | |
Japanese Water Iris | |
Japanese Flag | |
Russian Iris | |
Hanashobu |
Classification: | Tall Bearded (TB) |
Bloom Season: | Early Mid |
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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