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Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Gusto'

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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Synonym

Iris kaempferi

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Foliage

Bright Yellow

Medium Blue

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

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Monroe, Connecticut

Gardiner, Maine

Southold, New York

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Sarver, Pennsylvania

Sumter, South Carolina

Dickinson, Texas

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daesaflgatorfan

Sumter, SC | May 2011 | positive

These flowers are so beautiful, like a Southern Belle in her petticoats. I've personally seen this bloom in a deep purple, white with a p...Read More

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