Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: Bob Bauer/John Coble
Year Of Registration: 1995
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1996
Seedling Number: J89J-2
Classification: Japanese (Ensata)
Registered Height: 38 inches (96 cm)
Bloom Season: Late
Bloom Color Classification: Violet
Bloom Color Description: Rose violet, darker veins radiating from blue violet halo, yellow signal
Style Arm Color: Dark violet, midribs sanded lighter
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1999

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Ploidy: Diploid
Parentage: Gayety X Jocasta

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Common names
  • Iris
  • Japanese Iris
  • Japanese Water Iris
  • Japanese Flag
  • Russian Iris
  • Hanashobu

Photo Gallery
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-06-30
Location: Old pine stump JI garden
Date: 2015-0630
Location: JI garden at old pine stump
Date: 2007-0629
Location: Old pine stump garden
Date: 2012-0701
Location: Work area
Date: 2006-0926

Collage to show variations in color of Rosewater.
Location: JI garden at old pine stump
Date: 2012-0701
Bud in the process of opening.
Location: JI garden at old pine stump.
Date: 2009-0705
Location: JI garden at old pine stump.
Date: 2008-0417
New growth just emerging today: 4/17/08.
Location: JI garden at old pine stump
Date: 2008-0831

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