Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Pacific Coast
Bloom Season:Very Early
Flower Form:Fluted
Bloom Color Classification:Black
Flower Patterns:Other
Fragrance:Absent
Sweet
Awards:Honorable Mention: 0231
Cook-Douglas Medal: 0208
Mary Swords Deballion Medal: 2001

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Flowers:Showy
Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Corm
Propagation: Seeds:Days to germinate
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Cane
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Amendment to photo caption for absolute treasure and orange harvest by lilpod13 Oct 11, 2018 8:49 PM 1
Please switch this photo to the "bloom" gallery by DaisyDo May 14, 2020 7:56 PM 1

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