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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Iris ensata Caprician Butterfly
Japanese water Iris 'Caprician Butterfly'
Flower Colors
Description
A perennial to 1m, with pale foliage and up to 3 flowers 20cm across on each stem, both standards and falls white with deep reddish-purple veining
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
Acid
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenFlower borders and bedsWall side borders