Iris japonica
Fringed Iris, Crested Iris, Butterfly Iris
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Iris japonica is a very attractive iris with fans of green sword-like leaves and small, delicate and fringed, orchid-like flowers that are whitish-blue with purple, dark blue and orange markings. Absolutely gorgeous, they are called Butterfly Flowers by the Chinese as they appear to float above the foliage.
Iris japonica is a relatively easy Iris to cultivate. Watch out for slugs and snails and - as it is not quite as hardy as other more common Irises - it should be planted in a warm sheltered spot. Give it full sun or ideally, half-shade in a moist, well-drained rich soil and fed regularly during the growing season.
There is also a variegated form, Iris japonica 'Variegata'.
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Sub-Family | Iridoideae |
| Synonyms | Iris chinensis, Evansia chinensis, Evansia fimbriata, Iris fimbriata, Iris squalens, Iris japonica subsp. japonica var. typica, Iris japonica subsp. dalica, Iris japonica f. pallescens, Iris tectorum variegata 'Cruella', |
| Geographical Origin | Asia: China, Japan, Myanmar |
| Cultivation | Full sun or damp semi-shade. A warm sheltered spot. Moist rich well-drained soil. Mulch well in winter |
| Eventual Height | 40 cm |
| Eventual Spread | 40 cm |
| Hardiness | May need protection during very cold spells. Rhizomes should be mulched for protection. Fleece if necessary |
Iris japonica
Fringed Iris, Crested Iris, Butterfly Iris
Size
ex 1L pot
Availability:
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£7.99
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