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Iris ensata Caprician Butterfly

Japanese Water Iris (Woodland Iris)

Slightly ruffled, pure white flowers with deep purple veining and yellow throats.

  • »  AKA Iris kaempferi 'Caprician Butterfly'
  • »  Flat open-faced flower
  • »  Slightly ruffled pure white flower, with deep purple veining and a vibrant yellow throat
  • »  Up to three flower buds per stalk
  • »  Bright green sword-like leaves with prominent centre ribs, 3-4 cm wide
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July
  • »  Flower Size: 20 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Iris ensata 'Caprician Butterfly'

Iris ensata grow best in a rich, moist to wet soil, in full sun or partial shade. These cultivars are not tolerant of dry conditions and are best sited along wet pond edges or streams. During the growing season, they thrive with their roots submerged, however, the water should be removed during the winter months to avoid root rot.