Common names:
Iris
Japanese Iris
Hanashobu
Japanese Water Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Border Bearded (BB)
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Bloom Color Classification:Copper/Brown
Orange
Silver/Grey

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Flowers:Other
Underground structures:Taproot
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Pollinators:Various insects
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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