Common names:
Iris
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification:Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB)
Bloom Season:Very Very Early
Flower Form:Flat
Bloom Color Classification:Magenta
Silver/Grey
Flower Patterns:Plicata
Fragrance:Sweet
Spicy
Awards:John C. Wister Medal: 8002

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5a
Flowers:Fragrant
Blooms on old wood
Underground structures:Caudex
Propagation: Seeds:Provide light
Propagation: Other methods:Other
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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