Kermesina Water Iris 10 Seeds - Kermesina- Aquatic

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IRIS: Iris is a genus of between 200-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. A must have perennial, the iris tolerates wet, boggy areas and is very adaptable to a variety of soil types.

The reddish-purple flowers are striking. Grows best in acidic, well fertilized conditions in standing water. Plant height to 30". 2"-4" water over top of the pot.

Iris versicolor grows naturally in a moist to wet soil, and does quite well in bog conditions in full sun. Full sun is needed to bring out the full effect of the striking coloration of the flowers. They grow taller in these wet conditions, but that is not to say that they will not do well in ordinary garden soil, for they thrive in rich well-drained garden soil with a proper water supply. Submerged in water for a month or more, they do quite well, but will not survive and do well under water all the time. They grow best, and naturally along the banks of ponds, sloughs, and the banks of streams. Open meadows with bogs are ideal where in nature they abound profusely in stands that crowd out other competing vegetation.

The foregoing paragraph should not convey the idea that iris versicolor requires a wet condition in the garden, to do well. It will grow well in good rich garden soil right a long with your Louisiana, Siberian, and Japanese iris, all being treated essentially the same way as regards to plant-food and water. All of these iris, as well as versicolor, will benefit from having a lot of organic matter incorporated into the soil, and maintaining an acid condition in the beds. It should go without saying a balanced plant-food applied periodically will maintain them in good health.

Hardy in zones 3-9.

Proper name: Iris versicolor 'Kermesina'