Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Species
Bloom Season: Late
Bloom Color Classification: Magenta
Yellow
Flower Patterns: Plicata
Fragrance: Sweet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Flowers: Fragrant
Other
Underground structures: Tuber
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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