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Iris ensata Velvety Queen - Japanese Water Iris

Iris ensata Velvety Queen
Japanese Water Iris, Sword-leaved Iris, Butterfly Iris

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Iris ensata 'Velvety Queen', with large velvety flowers in shades of blue-violet.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Large velvety flowers, bluish-purple.

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Iris ensata Velvety Queen - Japanese Water Iris (Flowering) Flowering
Iris ensata Velvety Queen - Japanese Water Iris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time June
Flowering description Large, velvety bluish-purple.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Decdiuous

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

ensata

Cultivar

Velvety Queen

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Japanese Water Iris, Sword-leaved Iris, Butterfly Iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference93321

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Planting and care

They thrive in damp and marshy soil, without limestone. They also tolerate moist soil, even if it's not waterlogged, as long as it doesn't dry out in summer. On the other hand, they prefer a rather dry soil in winter. At Le Clos, we have planted them near an artificial stream with a high water level during the summer. In winter, we let the water level drop by about 15cm (6in), so that the stumps are above the water, just like in nature where river levels decrease in winter and rise again in spring with the melting snow. They have excellent cold resistance, up to about -12°C (10.4°F). This resistance is further enhanced if the soil is dry.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

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Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Clayey

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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