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Rabbit-Ear Iris, Japanese Water Iris 'Monstrosa'

Irislaevigata

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Iris laevigata by flowerfrenzy
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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
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Species
laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Height

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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

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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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Regional

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

Vancouver, Washington

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