An evergreen bulbous perennial with a fan formation of bright green leaves. The flowers are ruffled, orchid like, mauve...
Iris japonica
Fringed or Japanese Iris
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Species: Summary
An evergreen bulbous perennial with a fan formation of bright green leaves. The flowers are ruffled, orchid like, mauve white with orange down the centre of each petal.
Written by Gail Dreyer
Published on April 6, 2017
Species: Information
Description
An evergreen bulbous perennial with a fan formation of bright green leaves. The flowers are ruffled, orchid like, mauve white with orange down the centre of each petal.
Natural Habitat
Exotic to China and Japan
Use in Landscape
They make excellent color displays in shady areas, do well along pathways and under trees.
Species Dimensions
Height: 0.3m - 0.6m
Width: 0.1m - 1m
References
Hay, R. & Synge, PM. 1969. The Dictionary of Garden Plants in colour with House and Greenhouse Plants. Ebury Press and Michael Joseph. London. 373 pp.
Pollock, M. & Griffiths, M. 2005. Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening: The definitive reference guide to plants, techniques, and gardening terms. The Royal Horticultural Society. London. 864 pp.
SA Garden and Home. 2016. Growing Irises: Iris japonica. Caxtons Magazine Digital. Available on the internet at: http://www.gardenandhome.co.za/gardening/how-tos/irises/ (Accessed 9 February 2017)