A native to North East Asia, Russia, and Japan. A true water iris, Iris laevigata will look its best growing in shallow water or a large pot with a deep reservoir filled with water. It can also thrive in a moist to wet setting such as a rain garden.
Iris Laevigata will grow from 24-36 inches tall with 4-6 inch flowers. The peak bloom for us is in May along with Siberian and Tall Bearded Iris. Zone 3-8 (9?)
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Blue Rivulets |
Harris, 2013 |
White with bright blue veins. Striking!
$15.00 |
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Lakeside Ghost |
Harris, 2012 |
Light blue speckled darker, red-violet style arms.
$10.00 |
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Monstrosa |
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Six falls; white, pale blue wash and speckles.
$8.00 |
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Regal |
Perry Farm, 1960 |
Three falls; rose magenta.
$8.00 |
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Royal Cartwheel Sold Out |
Reid, 1981 |
Six falls; navy blue violet with white center line.
$8.00 |
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Variegata |
Tubergen, 1916 |
Three falls; blue-violet, green and white stripped foliage.
$8.00 |
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Whispering Clouds |
Harris ’17 |
Fall white with very faint violet markings, full round form.
$25.00 |
