Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Japanese (Ensata)
Bloom Season:Mid
Bloom Color Classification:Tan
Pink
Rose

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Sow in situ
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators:Bees
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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