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Rabbit-Ear Iris

Iris laevigata, Iridaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Flowering RushButomus umbellatus
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese Water IrisIris ensata

Related iris species may cross-pollinate and compete for rhizome space, affecting cultivar purity

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalWater Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Rabbit-Ear Iris grow in?

Rabbit-Ear Iris grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Rabbit-Ear Iris?

Good companions for Rabbit-Ear Iris include Flowering Rush.

Design guilds with Rabbit-Ear Iris and see companion relationships visually.

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