Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
784155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 2: 327 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783488



Common Names

  • Iris japonica
  • Japanese Iris
  • Japonica Iris


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Description

Iris japonica (also called "Japanese Iris", among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Japan and Korea. It grows in wet meadows, along streams, and in marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Iris japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris japonica has a large, showy flower with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a round, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris japonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels.

Where to Find Iris japonica

Iris japonica can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Iris japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris japonica?

Iris japonica

What is the common name of Iris japonica?

Iris

Where does Iris japonica grow?

Iris japonica is found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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