Species Iris, Shaga, Japanese Crested Iris

Irisjaponica

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Evansia chinensis
Evansia japonica
Iris chinensis
Iris fimbriata
Moraea fimbriata
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Foliage
Orange
Dark 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
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Auburn, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Columbia, South Carolina

Kalama, Washington

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| April 2004 | neutral

This is one of the most common ground covers in suburban Tokyo: the "Lazy Homeowner's Iris". It spreads rapidly by shallow underground st...Read More

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