Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Louisiana
Bloom Season:Early
Bloom Color Classification:Tan
Gold
Rose
Yellow

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Flowers:Malodorous
Underground structures:Caudex
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Root
Pollinators:Wind
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy Darlyn Wilkinson, Greywood Farm

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