Iris | |
Japanese Iris | |
Japanese Water Iris | |
Japanese Flag | |
Russian Iris | |
Hanashobu |
Classification: | Japanese (Ensata) |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Sow in situ |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Pollinators: | Other |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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