Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

This white Japanese water iris, Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', is a superb plant, native to Asia, where it grows in marshes and at the edge of lakes and streams. It bears delightful, white, beardless flowers on unbranched stems, which rise from broad, strap-shaped leaves in June and July. It's ideal for growing in the margins of ponds.

For best results grow Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift' in slightly acidic soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter.

Plant calendar

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Iris ‘Snowdrift’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Snowdrift’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Iris ‘Snowdrift’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Snowdrift’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Iris 'Snowdrift'
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