Iris | |
Tall Bearded Iris |
Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
Bloom Season: | Very Late |
Flower Form: | Flared |
Bloom Color Classification: | Cream |
Flower Patterns: | Amoena |
Fragrance: | Spicy |
Awards: | Honorable Mention: 2090 Eric Nies Medal: 2102 |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Flowers: | Malodorous Nocturnal |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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