A native to Northeast 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, receiving one to two inches of water a week.
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 4-9
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Blue Rivulets
SIGNA Medal
2021 |
Harris,
2013
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White with bright blue veins.
3 Falls |
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Early Matinee |
Harris,
2026
New Introduction |
Mid violet edged pale violet. Large central pale violet blaze.
6 Falls |
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June Lake |
Harris,
2018 |
Summer sky-blue.
3 Falls |
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Royal Cartwheel |
Reid,
1981 |
Navy blue-violet with a sharp white signal/center line.
6 Falls |
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Semperflorens |
Perry,
1919 |
Bright blue-violet.
3 Falls |
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Iris laevigata variegata |
Tubergen, 1916 |
Blue-violet, bright white-green striped foliage that holds all summer.
3 Falls |
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Violet Constellation |
Harris,
2018 |
White speckled violet.
3 Falls |
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Violet Parasol |
Hagar,
1978 |
Six falls; violet-blue, full round blooms, light yellow signals. |
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Whispering Clouds |
Harris,
2017 |
Three falls; white with very faint violet markings, full round form.
3 Falls |
