Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Japanese Iris
Iris ensata
Aquatic & pond plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Japanese Iris (Iris ensata). Foliage shapes recorded for this species: lanceolate. Flower colours recorded: blue, pink, purple/lavender, white.
A space where it can thrive
Outdoor hardiness is listed below; choose a sheltered growing site appropriate to your plant and pot.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Cathy Dewitt · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Supply abundant moisture during growth, but avoid saturated roots during winter.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: High Organic Matter. Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Through the seasons
Move water-garden containers to a drier overwintering position in autumn.
Pets & little ones
The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: roots, sap/juice, seeds. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.