Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Bloom Season: Very Late
Flower Form: Creped
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Flower Patterns: Emma Cook
Fragrance: Sweet
Musky

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4b
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Other
Underground structures: Corm
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Photo courtesy of Blue J Iris. Used with permission.

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