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Iris japonica 'Aphrodite'

Fringed Iris

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Iris japonica ‘Aphrodite’ – ​'Aphrodite' ​is another beautiful variegated iris with ivory striped swords displayed in fans. 'Aphrodite' will be virtually evergreen in milder climates. Exquisite and delicate light blue iris flowers spotted yellow and orange at the base of the fringed falls. 'Aphrodite' is of clumping habit with moderate increase. In the fertile moist soils it demands it can be vigorous. But the I. japonicas are not the easiest Iris to please. This is an open to part shade loving iris. Established Iris, pot grown from division.


Height:

18-24 in

Colors:

Light Blue

Zone:

(5 sheltered)6 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Iris japonica 'Aphrodite'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade
  • Shade

Attributes

  • Border
  • Ground Cover
  • Woodland
  • Massing

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Moist

Origins

  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Division

Genus Overview: Iris

Common Name: Iris

From small woodland species and tiny forms happy in a sunny trough to those that stretch to one's waist and higher irises are among the most beautiful and unique of herbaceous perennials. They come in an amazing array of colors with fans of foliage that provide textural contrast to other garden denizens long after the flowers have passed. None that we carry are especially common. All are beautiful in the full sun border with many adaptable to pond's edge. They want a home! Pot grown division unless otherwise indicated.