Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Reticulata
Bloom Season:Rebloom
Flower Form:Ruffled
Flared
Bloom Color Classification:Orchid
Green
Flower Patterns:Neglecta
Awards:Knowlton Medal: 2500

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4b
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Suitable for wintersowing
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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