Rabbit-Ear Iris, Japanese Water Iris
Irislaevigata 'Monstrosa'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)
Cultivar: Monstrosa

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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

Patent Information

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

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow