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    Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis'

    Also Known As

    • Iris colchesterensis
    • Iris laevigata albopurpurea colchesterensis
    • Colchestriensis Japanese Water Iris
    • Colchestriensis Rabbit Ear Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis' plant details

    Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Absolutely striking flowers; white and heavily spotted in violet-blue, creating a solid zone in the lower part of the falls. Being a laevigata Iris, easy to grow in most any soils but dry and can be planted into a few inches of water as well.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Lovely, tall, blue/purple (more blue than purple) with a narrow white stripe down the center of each fall (petal). A water iris.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis' plant

    How to Grow Iris laevigata 'Colchestriensis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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