Japanese roof iris

How to Grow and Care for Japanese roof iris

Japanese roof iris · Iris tectorum
Also known as: roof iris; wall flag; wall iris

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun

Watering: Moderately moist soil, reduce watering volume once autumn foliage fadesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese roof iris

Information to be completed

Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerately moist soil, reduce watering volume once autumn foliage fades
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingIris phosphorus rich feed every three weeks spring before blooming stage
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun

How to Water Japanese roof iris?

Moderately moist soil, reduce watering volume once autumn foliage fades

Learn more →

What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese roof iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

Learn more →

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese roof iris?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

What Soil Is Best for Japanese roof iris?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
Learn more →

What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese roof iris?

Well drained

Learn more →

How to Fertilize Japanese roof iris?

Iris phosphorus rich feed every three weeks spring before blooming stage

Learn more →

How to Prune Japanese roof iris?

Remove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn

Learn more →

How to Propagate Japanese roof iris?

Propagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice

Learn more →

How to Transplant Japanese roof iris?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Care for Japanese roof iris in Winter?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Plant Japanese roof iris?

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun

Learn more →

How to Repot Japanese roof iris?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

How to Harvest Japanese roof iris?

Information to be completed

Learn more →

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, snails and thrips

Explore the plant health library →

The Toxicity of Japanese roof iris

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

More General Info About Japanese roof iris

Attributes of Japanese roof iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginChina

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris tectorum
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
More about Japanese roof iris →

FAQs About Japanese roof iris

Information to be completed

More Info on Japanese roof iris Growth and Care