Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Mid
Mid Late
Bloom Color Classification:Lavender
Rose
Silver/Grey

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Underground structures:Caudex
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Bulbs
Pollinators:Wasps
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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Comments:
Posted by pirl (Southold, Long Island, NY - Zone 7a) on Jul 18, 2014 4:55 AM

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