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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Iris ensata Lady in Waiting
Japanese water Iris 'Lady in Waiting'
Flower Colors
Description
A clump-forming perennial, to around 80cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped green leaves. Flowers are large, with spreading white petals with narrow lavender-pink edges
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
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-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
Cottage and informal gardenFlower borders and beds