Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: L. Rich
Year Of Registration: 1971
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1971
Seedling Number: K64-5A
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 30 inches (76 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
White
Bloom Color Description: Deep plum violet standards, distinct wire edging of white; deep plum violet falls, darker veining, distinct narrow edging of white
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1972

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Ploidy: Diploid
Parentage: K59-28 X 'Shio Sai'
Child plants: 14 child plants

Common names
  • Iris
  • Japanese Iris
  • Japanese Water Iris
  • Hanashobu

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