{"title":"Aquatic Iris","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eGenus: Iris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Iris, Blue Flag, Yellow Flag Iris\u003cbr data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eWater Iris refers primarily to species of \u003cem data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eIris\u003c\/em\u003e adapted to wet habitats such as pond edges, marshes, and wet meadows. These perennial plants are prized for their striking, often large flowers in shades of blue, purple, yellow, or white, and their sword-like, arching foliage. Water Iris species like \u003cem data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eIris versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e (Blue Flag) and \u003cem data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eIris pseudacorus\u003c\/em\u003e (Yellow Flag) are commonly used in water gardens and naturalized wetland landscapes for both their ornamental value and their ability to stabilize soil and improve water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"981\"\u003ePrefers full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet soils; can tolerate shallow standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003ePlant rhizomes or roots near pond edges or in bog gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eHardy in Zones 3–9 depending on species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eDivide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and promote flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eIris pseudacorus\u003c\/em\u003e is considered invasive in some regions due to its aggressive spreading habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eIris\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Greek word for rainbow, referencing the wide variety of flower colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eWater Iris plants help filter and oxygenate water, benefiting aquatic ecosystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eFlowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eUsed traditionally in some cultures for medicinal purposes and dye production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"water-iris-colorific","title":"Water Iris 'Colorific'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorific Iris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eIris louisiana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Colorific’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eZone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eFlower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, lavender, and purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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