Iris kaempferi

Name: Iris kaempferi
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14820f
Price: 26.75 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Iris kaempferi, commonly known as the Japanese Water Iris, features stunning, purple-blue flowers with a yellow fleck. The showy blooms are borne on sturdy stems from late spring above the lush foliage. This perennial typically grows to 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Iris kaempferi is commonly included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, used in border plantings, or planted around the base of deciduous trees and shrubs. A mass planting is a must with this variety to give impact.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Iris kaempferi, Iris ensata, Japanese Water Iris, Ensata, Iris ensata kaempferi, Iris kaempferi ensata, Iris kaempferi Blue

Iris kaempferi Details

Iris kaempferi, commonly known as the Japanese Water Iris, features stunning, purple-blue flowers with a yellow fleck. The showy blooms are borne on sturdy stems from late spring above the lush foliage. This perennial typically grows to 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide with the flowers standing up to 80 cm tall. It performs best when positioned in full sun on a well-drained site that does not dry out. Despite their common name, they are not tolerant of being grown in standing water. Iris kaempferi is commonly included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, used in border plantings, or planted around the base of deciduous trees and shrubs. A mass planting is a must with this variety to give impact.