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Iris laevigata Albopurpurea

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Iris laevigata Albopurpurea Purple Japanese Iris, Rabbit Ear Iris, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Water Plants Clumping, Tufting, Upright

Description:
An evergreen clump forming rhizomatous aquatic perennial with upright green sword-like leaves. Purple and white stripy iris flowers appear during Summer on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display. A must have for ponds.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:
Iridaceae Asia

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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