Iris
ensata Seeds
Common name:
Japanese Iris
Species:
Iris ensata
Hardiness
Zones: 5-9
Scarification/Stratification: Seed coats may be so hard that
they are impermeable to water. They need to be scratched or broken using a
knife or sandpaper, to germinate. Chip the seeds with a sharp knife or make a
few swipes with a sharp-edged file or use sandpaper to allow moisture being
more readily absorbed.
Germination:
First, you can scarify the seeds to try to speed up
germination. For faster germination, soak the seeds in slightly hot water for
24-48 hours, followed by 3 months cold stratification before sowing, 1/4 inch
deep, in your soil. Keep damp soil, not soaking wet. Keep pot in warm situation
20°C/68°F. Germination usually takes several months. It can be more, depending
on their degree of unbroken dormancy, don’t give up.
Description:
Iris ensata, commonly named Japanese Iris, is a perennial
growing to 2 feet to 4 feet tall. It is native to Japan, northern China to
eastern Russia. Iris ensata grows in marshes, ditches, and other wet places,
even in shallow water. The flowers are consisting of 3 sepals and 3 petals. The
species has reddish-purple flowers, flowering in June and July. The huge flat
flowers of this beautiful Iris are among the biggest of all. The falls flap
open 6 to 8 inches wide, floating like opaque clouds atop the slender, green
stems. The flowers are hermaphrodite, they have both male and female organs.
The plant is self-fertile. Iris ensata develops narrow, sword-shaped leaves
rising 3 to 4 feet tall or more. The plant spreads by means of its modified
stems, rhizomes, which are located below the soil surface. Hardiness zones 5-9,
(-26°C/-15°F, -5°C/25°F) in Winter. The plant prefers light sandy and medium
loamy soils. The plant prefers slightly acid soil and well-drained soil. It
requires moist or wet soil. Plants are then best kept in drier conditions over Winter.
It cannot grow in the shade.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Dominic (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Phoenix (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Kevin (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Paul (verified owner) –
Great germination.
Kai (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.