Common names:
Tall Bearded Iris
Iris

Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Classification: Junos
Bloom Season: Early
Bloom Color Classification: Purple
Flower Patterns: Line and Speckles
Awards: John C. Wister Medal: 2916
Williamson-White Medal: 9160

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 4a
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Underground structures: Caudex
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods: Layering
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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