Species Iris, Shaga, Japanese Crested Iris
Irisjaponica

Synonym:Evansia chinensis

Synonym:Evansia japonica

Synonym:Iris chinensis

Synonym:Iris fimbriata

Synonym:Moraea fimbriata

Height

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

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

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