Common names:
Species Iris
Mountain Vernal Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Arilbred
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
Violet
Fragrance: Spicy

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Flower Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Caudex
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Resistances: Birds
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Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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