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Joanne McKinnon Artist - Photographer
Irises
Kogesha
- Genus: Iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Species: Ensata
- Group: Rhizomatous
- Section: Limniris
- Classification: Apogon (Beardless)
- Name: Kogesha
- Common name: Japanese iris
- Colour: White with lavender streaks
- Exposure: Minimum of 6 hours daily
- Fertilizer: For acid loving plants
- Soil: Rich loose soil with ample organic matter
- PH: 5.5 to 6.5
- Propagation: Division
- Pests: Slugs, snails, thrips and iris borers
- Care:
- Keep well watered during blooming period
- Mulch to preserve moisture
- Keep moist not wet after blooming period.
- Check for signs of disease or pest
- Lift and divide every 3 years.
- Hardiness 3 - 9
- Location:: Artist collection, zone 4b
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