Common names:
Iris
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Pacific Coast
Bloom Season:Very Very Late
Bloom Color Classification:Red
Violet
Flower Patterns:Wash
Fragrance:Absent
Spicy
Awards:Hans and Jacob Sass Medal: 6012
Dykes Memorial Medal: 2210
Fred and Barbara Walther Cup: 0214

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Blooms on new wood
Underground structures:Taproot
Propagation: Seeds:Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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