| Iris | |
| Japanese Iris | |
| Hanashobu | |
| Japanese Water Iris |
| Classification: | Tall Bearded (TB) |
| Bloom Season: | Very Early |
| Bloom Color Classification: | Orchid Blue Violet |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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