Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Bloom Season: Mid
Flower Form: Ruffled
Bloom Color Classification: Tan
Orchid
Flower Patterns: Other
Fragrance: Sweet
Awards: Award of Merit: 2130
William Mohr Medal: 5102

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Other
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Center Line - Gorgeous by janwax Nov 15, 2014 12:53 PM 3

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