Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Border Bearded (BB)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Tan
Copper/Brown
Gold

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: 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 4a
Flowers: Other
Underground structures: Corm
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Depth to plant seed
Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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