'Yarai' Iris
Perennial
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- Hybrid between Japanese iris and water iris
- Peach colored flowers with rich purple veining
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 30" high x 48" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Japanese Iris
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 26-30in x 44-48in
Flower color: Peach with purple veining
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Spring-Summer
Uses: Accent, Rain Gardens, Cut Flower, Border Plant, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Shade, Cottage Garden, Ponds
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in part to full sun, but does best in full sun.
Water: 'Yarai' does best with sufficient moisture. Plant and blooms may be smaller with insufficient water. Thrives around ponds and water's edge.
Spacing: 4 ft apart
Fertilizing: Once plants are established, fertilize each spring and after blooming has ended.
Winterizing: Foliage should be left standing until it has completely died back. Cut off all dead leaves 1inch above soil.
Maintenance & pruning: Divide plant in late summer if needed. Avoid mulching as it can cause rhizome to rot.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.