Beginner Gardening: Is this a Blood Iris? Found in CT in June, 1 by kate123

kate123 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is a Japanese iris but I'm wondering if it is specifically iris sanguinea (Blood Iris). It looks like one. But from what I've gathered, they are not supposed to grow in my area (Connecticut) at this time of year or in shade. This iris grew spontaneously in my front garden, in early June. It is in partial shade, under a big Magnolia tree. Am I wrong about the species or is this little guy just lost? Thanks for your help!