Iris laevigata 'Colchester'

Japanese Water Iris

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect