| Common Name | Japanese Water Iris |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | Laevigata |
| Origin | Japan, Korea, China |
| Blooming | Late spring to early summer |
| Leaf Color | Glaucous blue-green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Rich organic bog soil, aquatic mud, or heavy loam with high water retention capacity.
Requires constant moisture; tolerate submerged conditions 1-3 inches deep. Do not allow soil to dry out completely.
Full sun preferred for abundant flowering; tolerates partial shade but may reduce bloom count.
Apply slow-release balanced fertilizer at planting or early spring growth stage. Reduce feeding during dormancy.
Cut back foliage after frost kills the leaves. Remove spent flower stalks promptly to prevent seed set.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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