Feb 28, 2023 · What is a Water Iris? Although several iris types grow in wet soil, true water iris is a semi-aquatic or bog plant that grows best in shallow water deep enough to cover the crown …

Sturdy, free-flowering, resilient, and pest-free, water irises reward gardeners with years of beauty and summer flowers. Only a few iris species are considered hydrophilic or water-loving irises.

May 1, 2007 · There is no need nowadays to look along the shores of a local pond, stream, or river to find excellent, sturdy, free-flowering irises for the water garden. Resilient and …

Nov 16, 2022 · Water Iris, sometimes referred to as Rabbit's Ear Iris, is a semi-aquatic plant that will add beauty and color to your backyard pond! If you are creating an ornamental wildlife …

Learn how to grow irises for wet soil in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.

Aug 24, 2021 · The water iris is the perfect marginal plant for medium to large-sized ornamental or wildlife ponds. Its foliage can pleasantly blur the edges of your pond and aid in hiding pond …

Water irises are semi-aquatic plants often referred to as bog or marginal plants. As a colorful flowering plant, the water iris makes an attractive backdrop for any goldfish pond. When …

All water iris are best planted in autumn. This is the ideal time to divide and pot iris in pots or divide and feed iris in bogs, dams or wet garden beds. Types of water iris – Winter Foliage …

Water iris will grow well in water gardens or in low, soggy ground. Its variegated leaf is exceptionally beautiful and adds interest to otherwise solid green marginals and waterside …

The most aquatic of all irises, Iris laevigata, commonly known as Water Iris, is a rhizomatous perennial with striking three petalled, rich royal blue flowers, 3-4 in. wide (8-10 cm), adorned …