Common
name: "Laevigatae Iris"
Latin name: Iris laevigata
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Native
to: Korea, Russia, China and Japan
Zone: 4 - 9
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 1" - 6"
Pond size: Small to Large
Flowers: Yes, bluish-purple
Height: 28" - 32"
Spread: 6
Pests: Aphids and water snails
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Cultural
information: Iris laevigata has broad sword shaped
leaves 14" to 16" long. The plant thrives went planted
at the edge of the pond or planted directly into the pond. In
small ponds submerge to depth of no more than 6" in a pond
basket. Plant in shallow water in large natural ponds. Most
varieties of Iris will flower early to mid summer. There is a
hybrid variety available call 'Variegata' that has creamy-white
and green variegated leaves and purple flowers.
Your local Garden Center should have several varieties of Iris
available during the spring.Flowers
can be harvest for indoor arrangements. When cutting flowers...
cut the stems on a downward angle, at the nearest leaf sheath.
Dead or dying foliage and flowers should be removed.
