Common names:
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Intermediate Bearded (IB)
Bloom Season: Early Mid
Flower Form: Flat
Bloom Color Classification: Cream
Lavender
Violet
Yellow
Flower Patterns: Bicolor
Foliage: Variegated
Golden
Fragrance: 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Flowers: Nocturnal
Other
Underground structures: Taproot
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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