Iris laevigata
Photo by Flickr user Marcin Bajer

Laevigata iris

This plant grows well in the following regions:

  • SMSierra and Coastal Mountains
  • CVCentral Valley
  • DTDesert
  • NCNorth and Central Coast
  • SCSouth Coast
Map of regions (click to enlarge)
map of California regions

Description

Native to China, Korea, and Japan, Laevigata iris should have constant moisture in order to stay healthy and achieve large blooms. In contrast to Japanese iris (Iris ensata), it will grow with its crown under water. You can plant it in a natural pond at the water's edge, in a submerged pot, or in a moist garden setting. Flowers are usually blue, purple or violet and have unique patterns.

Is a true bog plant, best in constantly moist, acid soil, even in shallow water.

Sun needs:

  • Full sun

Water needs:

  • High water
Water needs information from WUCOLS unless otherwise noted