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Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Rafferty'

Irisensata

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Iris ensata by Lilypon
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Family
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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Synonym
Iris kaempferi
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Lavender
Cream/Tan
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

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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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Lake Toxaway, NC (Zone 7a) | May 2016 | neutral

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | August 2007 | neutral

Awards: Honorable Mention 2004

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kivariver
Ipswich, MA (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

(Bauer-Coble) 2000. 6-9 falls. Midseason. Rose pink with lavender undertones, darkest in center and lightening to pale pink on edges o...Read More

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