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Japanese Water Iris (Iris ensata) is a perennial herb native to the wetlands of Amur, Assam, China North-Central and Southeast, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, and Manchuria. Japanese Water Iris (Latin: Iris ensata, family Iridaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Water Iris is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Japanese Water Iris is a member of the Iridaceae family native to AMU, ASS, CHN, CHS, JAP, and KAZ. Japanese Water Iris thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy) or medium soils with a pH of 7.5–8.
Japanese Water Iris grows best in USDA zone 5-8, 6/10 light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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