I love Japanese Iris, too, but I was told they will not grow in my area. I guess that's like anything else, though. if you want it bad enough, sometimes you can find a way to have it, Might not be grand and others might not like it, but it'll be great to you. I don't know why I've never tried to grow them., Hmmmmm, guess I need to find a few to buy. Yours is beautiful Rita.