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Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris 'Eden's Starship'

Iris ensata

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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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Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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Hardiness

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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Danger

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Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Medium Purple

Foliage

Deciduous

Class

Japanese (JI)

Bloom Time

Early midseason (EM)

Midseason (M)

Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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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

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Barbourville, Kentucky

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