- Botanical name: Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift'
- Common name: Japanese water iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Plant Type: Bog, Bulb, Marginal, Perennial, Pond, Evergreen
White
Silver
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Iris 'Snowdrift'
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Plant size
80cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Iris 'Snowdrift' and wildlife
Iris 'Snowdrift' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Iris 'Snowdrift' poisonous?
Iris 'Snowdrift' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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