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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Iris ensata Dainagon
Japanese water Iris 'Dainagon'
Flower Color
Description
An herbaceous perennial to 80cm in height, forming a dense clump of erect foliage, with rich violet-purple flowers 10-12cm in width in mid summer, the broad, rounded falls each with a small white or yellow midrib
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
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