Japanese iris, Japanese flag 'Hamano-kaze' (Iris ensata)

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Oct 12, 2002

Photographed at RHS gardens Wisley

Common name: Japanese iris, Japanese flag 'Hamano-kaze'
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Species ensata

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/53895/

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stevenova Newcastle, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 14, 2003

What a gorgeous colour combination. I have two unidentified ensata varieties but nothing like this beauty!

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Jul 15, 2003

This is stunning. Thanks for showing us Philomel.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 15, 2003

Thanks both
These iris really are so unusual aren't they? I love them

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NoH2O Everson, WA(Zone 8a) Jul 16, 2003

Philomel, another gorgeous iris. The shading on the petals looks like a watercolor painting. Lovely!

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Lophophora Tokyo, Japan Jul 16, 2003

Phi -

Did a little investigation: best to call it "Hama no Kaze" (I know... an orthographic quibble) because then it would mean "Bay Wind".

Jus' my 2 yen...

;)

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Maxine Western, WI(Zone 4a) Jul 16, 2003

Anyone know who sells these Jap. iris ensata in the states? I have two, but they don't look like that!!

Thanks, Maxine

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Jul 16, 2003

Thanks No2
..and thanks for that Loph. I copied what it said on the label at Wisley, not knowing any Japanese lol. Fascinating to know how it would translate :)

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