Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
Bloom Season: Early
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Red
Rose

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Flowers: Fragrant
Underground structures: Caudex
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds
Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods: Corms
Pollinators: Flies
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy Darlyn Wilkinson, Greywood Farm

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