Species Iris, Rabbit-Ear Iris, Japanese Water Iris

Irislaevigata

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Iris (EYE-ris)
Species
laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)
Synonym
Iris albopurpurea
Iris gmelinii
Iris itsihatsi
Iris phragmitetorum
Limniris phragmitetorum
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Class
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Awards (if applicable)
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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