Scientific Name
Iris ensata; I. kaempferi

Common Name
Japanese water iris


Hardiness: N/A
Height: 3 feet
Flower: White, pink, lavender, blue, violet, crimson, yellow butterfly-like flowers; many have bold markings; petals held horizontally; standards are smaller than falls
Foliage: N/A
Comments: Require a sunny site; best grown on water edges in damp, rich soil with aboundant moisture; remove plants from water garden in fall; divide about every three years after flowering; plant rhizomes about 1 to 2 inches deep
Cultivars/Species: Silverband

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