Water Iris, 3 pack, bare root aquatic plant (Iris laevigata)

Water Iris – 3 Pack (Bare Root) – Iris laevigata
Elegant, low-maintenance beauty for ponds, streams, and water gardens.

Add graceful height and seasonal blooms to your pond or water feature with this 3-pack of bare root Water Iris (Iris laevigata). Known for its stunning lavender-blue to violet flowers and sword-like green foliage, this aquatic perennial thrives in shallow water and wet soils. It’s an excellent marginal plant that not only enhances aesthetics but also improves water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.

🌿 Quick Facts:

• Common Name: Water Iris, Japanese Iris

• Scientific Name: Iris laevigata

• Quantity: 3 bare root plants

• Plant Type: Aquatic perennial

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Height: 24–36 inches

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

🏡 Ideal Habitat & Planting Info:

• Water Depth: 0–4 inches over crown (ideal for shelves, edges, or boggy areas)

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (best blooms in full sun)

• Spacing: Plant 12–18 inches apart

• Soil: Clay or loam, submerged or water-saturated

• Winter Care: Hardy perennial; root systems survive winter in most climates

💦 Benefits:

• Provides vertical texture and seasonal color to pond margins

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Helps reduce algae by competing for nutrients

• Provides habitat and cover for fish and frogs

🌟 Fun Facts:

• Iris laevigata is one of the traditional Japanese “Three Water Irises.”

• Its blooms are often featured in Japanese art and poetry.

• Unlike some iris species, it thrives in fully aquatic conditions.

💡 Planting Tip:
Plant in shallow areas or aquatic pots submerged at the pond’s edge. Use aquatic planting media or loamy soil—avoid plain gravel or sand.

💐 Give your pond the beauty it deserves — this 3-pack of bare root Water Iris is ready to root and bloom, season after season.

Planting Instructions (Bare Root):

1. Prepare your planting location: Choose a spot in your pond or water garden with shallow water (up to 6 inches deep) or consistently moist soil.
2. Optional: Use an aquatic planting pot: For easier management and to contain growth, consider using a planting pot. Fill the pot with aquatic planting soil.
3. Plant the bare root: Gently place the bare root in the prepared soil or planting pot, ensuring the rhizome (the thick, horizontal stem) is partially exposed or just below the soil surface.
4. Cover the roots: Cover the roots with soil, gently firming it around the plant.
5. Water thoroughly: If planting in soil, water thoroughly. If using a pot, slowly submerge it in the pond.
6. Provide sunlight: Water Irises thrive in full sun to partial shade.  
7. Watch it grow! With proper conditions, your Water Iris will quickly establish and reward you with beautiful blooms.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Aquatic Pond Plant
• Form: Bare Root
• Mature Height: Varies depending on variety, typically 2-4 feet tall
• Spread: 1-2 feet wide
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Requires consistently moist to wet conditions; thrives in shallow water.  
• Hardiness Zones: Varies depending on variety, generally hardy in zones 4-9.  

Important Note: Plants received will differ from images shown. As living organisms, Water Irises can exhibit natural variations in appearance, including size, shape, and the presence or absence of foliage at the time of shipment. Rest assured that you will receive a healthy bare-root plant ready to establish and grow in your pond.