Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Currier McEwen
Year Of Registration: 1976
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1976
Seedling Number: J71/7(1)
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 40 inches (102 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Rebloom
Rebloom by Zone: Known To Rebloom Zone 5: -20° to -10°
Bloom Color Classification: Light blue
Violet
Bloom Color Description: Violet blue standards; light blue falls, lightly stippled, yellow signals nearly covered by styles
Style Arm Color: Light blue
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1977
Other: Payne Award 1982

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: 66/3(8): (World's Delight x Hirao white higo sdlg.) X 66/9(2): (Sakura-no-Miya x self)
Child plants: 16 child plants

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

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Location: Old pine stump garden
Date: 2013-0626
Planted with allium Azureum, clematis Nelly Moser, astilbe, poppi
Location: Eartheart Gardens, Maine
Date: 2008-0712
Location: Old pine stump JI garden
Date: 2015-06-25

Date: 2010-0622
Location: JI garden at old pine stump. Now in The Park.
Date: 2009-0630
Location: Work area
Date: 2008-0718
THIRTEEN FANS!
Location: Work area
Date: 2010-0718
As purchased from Eartheart Gardens the week before. What a gener
Location: Work area
Date: 2008-0718

Photo Courtesy of Tranquil Lake Nursery. Used with Permission
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Comments:
  • Posted by pirl (Southold, Long Island, NY - Zone 7a) on Dec 9, 2013 11:43 AM concerning plant:
    Purchased at Eartheart Gardens, Maine, from owner/hybridizer Sharon Whitney. Strong performer and reliable rebloomer.
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