Common names:
Japanese Iris
Iris
Hanashobu

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Spuria
Bloom Season:Late
Bloom Color Classification:Orchid
Copper/Brown
Silver/Grey
White

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Flowers:Malodorous
Underground structures:Bulb
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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