Variegated Iris Japonica - Fringed Iris - Live Perennial

Variegated Iris Japonica, commonly known as Fringed Iris or Butterfly Flower, is a graceful perennial prized for its elegant arching foliage and delicate lavender-blue flowers adorned with fringed petals. Blooming in spring, this shade-tolerant beauty brings a woodland charm to garden beds, borders, and shaded landscapes. Can also be a charming houseplant! Plant will not ship with blooms - images of blooms are for examples only. Scientific Name: Iris japonica Season of Interest: Spring through fall Blooming Season: Mid to late spring Light Needs: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun Water Needs: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil Planting Recommendations: Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, under trees, and naturalized plantings Height: 12-18 inches tall Spread: 18–36 inches wide Flowers: Delicate pale lavender-blue blooms with distinctive fringed petals and yellow markings Care Tips: Mulch to help retain soil moisture and divide clumps every few years if needed Hardiness Zones: 7–10 Special Features: Deer resistant This plant will arrive in a 4" diameter plastic growers pot with drainage holes. Pot color may vary. Height will range from 6-8" tall. Please note the images are a representation of the plants available, not the exact plant you will receive.