Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Mid Late
Flower Form:Flat
Bloom Color Classification:Light blue
Pink
Red
Flower Patterns:Variegata
Fragrance:Sweet
Awards:John C. Wister Medal: 2020
William Mohr Medal: 8200
Other: 4020

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Malodorous
Underground structures:Corm
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Tip
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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Comments:
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Posted by KentPfeiffer (Southeast Nebraska - Zone 5b) on Mar 23, 2012 5:30 AM

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