| Botanical name | Iris kaempferi |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | September October The flowers appears in late Spring; colours range from pure white through all shades of blue to purple. |
| Common name(s) | Japanese iris |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears sword shaped green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can be used in borders, as a patio plant, in pots or tubs and as a shrubbery. Iris kaempferi is also a perfect waterside plant for water features and ponds. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun to partial shade. |
| Maintenance | Water this iris well in Spring and Summer, cut back spent flowers and foliage in Winter. |
| Soil conditions | MoistAcidic |
| Growth rate | Fast |
Iris kaempferi (Japanese iris)
- Botanical name: Iris kaempferi
- Common name(s): Japanese iris
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Iris kaempferi have a small crown and are clump-forming, with clusters of tuberous roots. They enjoy growing in water, and will also grow in most well watered acidic soils. Flowers appear in late Spring; colours range from pure white through all shades of blue to purple.
Family: Iridaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: Eye-riss KAMP-fer-ee
Iris kaempferi requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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September October
The flowers appears in late Spring; colours range from pure white through all shades of blue to purple.
This plant bears sword shaped green foliage.
