| Iris | |
| Japanese Iris | |
| Hanashobu | |
| Japanese Water Iris |
| Classification: | Intermediate Bearded (IB) |
| Bloom Season: | Early |
| Bloom Color Classification: | Light blue Purple Silver/Grey |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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