Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall Iris
This document provides an overview of the Japanese roof iris (Iris tectorum), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. The plant features light-green, coarse-textured foliage and blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 and can be planted...
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This document provides an overview of the Japanese roof iris (Iris tectorum), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. The plant features light-green, coarse-textured foliage and blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 and can be planted year-round in zones 7 to 10. The Japanese roof iris is suitable for use as a border, ground cover, or mass planting, and it is known for its high drought tolerance and moderate growth rate. The document also highlights the plant’s preference for well-drained, partially shaded locations and its minimal pest issues. Original publication date October 1999.
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| spelling | doaj-art-3f19a37d75a645e79fa88ee88ae6a0082025-02-07T14:26:22ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092007-05-01200715Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall IrisEdward Gilman0David Marshall1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides an overview of the Japanese roof iris (Iris tectorum), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. The plant features light-green, coarse-textured foliage and blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 and can be planted year-round in zones 7 to 10. The Japanese roof iris is suitable for use as a border, ground cover, or mass planting, and it is known for its high drought tolerance and moderate growth rate. The document also highlights the plant’s preference for well-drained, partially shaded locations and its minimal pest issues. Original publication date October 1999. https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137077Iridaceae |
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| title | Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall Iris |
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| title_short | Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall Iris |
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