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Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Shiro-nihonkai'

Irisensata

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Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

ensata (en-SA-tuh)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Medium Purple

Dark Purple/Black

White/Near White

Class

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

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Awards (if applicable)

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cicero, New York

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mittsy

Cocoa Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | June 2008 | positive

Double white flowers with purple speckles. Can be 8" across. Foliage is attractive without blooms. Japanese translation, Wizard Ocean.

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