Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'

How to Grow and Care for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'

Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves' · Iris ensata 'Moonlight Waves'

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

Watering: Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant waterSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'

Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

How to Water Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Balanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth

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How to Prune Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Propagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

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How to Care for Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves' in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade; it thrives at the margins of ponds or streams

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How to Repot Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

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How to Harvest Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese water iris 'Moonlight Waves'

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris ensata 'Moonlight Waves'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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