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Iris ensata

Botanical Name: Iris ensata (added by D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Botanical Synonyms:

Iris kaempferi (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Classification:

Laevigatae (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Common Names:

Japanese Iris (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Chromosome Count:

2n=24 according to the SIGNA Checklist of Iris Species (D. Kramb, 18-SEP-04)


General Description:

24"-35" (60-90cm) tall, with purple or reddish purple flowers with yellowish haft (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Distinguishing Features:

Foliage has mid-rib (Anonymous, 27-MAY-05)


Preferred Habitat:

Moist, rich soil; no standing water when resting (Anonymous, 27-MAY-05)


Hardiness:

N/A


Native Range:

Japan, China (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Status in the Wild:

N/A


Commercial Availability:

Common (D. Kramb, 09-NOV-03)


Sources Cited:

N/A


Additional Comments:

N/A

Where to buy it:


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Heronswood
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Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden
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Joe Pye Weed's Garden
www.jpwflowers.com
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Lazy S's Farm Nursery
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Plant Delights Nursery
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Siberian Iris Gardens
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